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21K Gold Price in Bahrain Today
21K gold is 87.5% pure — the traditional Arab world jewelry standard. It is harder than 22K, allowing more intricate craftwork, and has been the dominant karat for Gulf-style bridal jewelry for generations.
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Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 6:37 AM UTC ·
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Gold City Mall (Manama)
As of June 25, 2026, the base 21K gold rate in Bahrain is 42.18 BHD per gram, having fallen by 3.3% since yesterday. Per tola: 492.00 BHD. Converted from the USD spot rate at the fixed BHD/USD peg of 0.376. This is the base market rate — the same rate shown on gold souq price boards in Bahrain.
Per tola
492.00
11.664g
Per 10g
421.81
10 grams
Per oz
1,311.98
31.103g
Per 100g
4,218.11
100 grams
21K Gold Rate — Bahrain (BHD)
Per gram
42.18
BHD
1 gram
Per tola
492.00
BHD
11.664g
Per 10 grams
421.81
BHD
10 grams
Per ounce
1,311.98
BHD
31.103g
Per 100g
4,218.11
BHD
100 grams
Per kg
42,181.09
BHD
1000 grams
Base market rate · spot (USD/oz) ÷ 31.1035 × 0.875 × 0.376 (fixed BHD/USD peg) · no import duty · no markup
Base rate only. Add making charges (Ujrah) for actual retail jewelry price.
21K Gold — 7-Day Trend in Bahrain
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21K gold value · BHDBASE RATE
421.81 BHD
21K Gold Jewelry Prices in Bahrain Today
Gold value only at today's base rate. Add making charges (5–26 BHD/g) for actual store price.
Necklace
337.45 BHD
8g × 42.18 BHD/g
Traditional design necklace
Ring
126.54 BHD
3g × 42.18 BHD/g
Standard ring weight
Bangle
506.17 BHD
12g × 42.18 BHD/g
Single plain bangle
Earrings
168.72 BHD
4g × 42.18 BHD/g
Pair, Gulf traditional style
Bracelet
421.81 BHD
10g × 42.18 BHD/g
Plain link bracelet
ℹ️ Gold value only. Retail price = gold value + making charges (5–26 BHD/g depending on design) + VAT where applicable. Always ask for an itemised receipt.
21K Gold Price History — Bahrain (Last 7 Days)
Date
Per gram (BHD)
Per tola
Per 10g
Change
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 TODAY
42.18
491.99
421.80
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Tue, Jun 23, 2026
43.62
508.78
436.20
+1.44 (+3.41%)
Mon, Jun 22, 2026
44.32
516.95
443.20
+0.70 (+1.6%)
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
43.97
512.87
439.70
-0.35 (-0.79%)
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
43.97
512.87
439.70
+0.00 (+0%)
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
43.97
512.87
439.70
+0.00 (+0%)
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
44.73
521.73
447.30
+0.76 (+1.73%)
Base rate · BHD/gram · fixed peg 1 USD = 0.376 BHD · no markup applied
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How the 21K gold price in Bahrain is calculated
Formula: Spot price (USD/troy oz) ÷ 31.1035 × 0.875 (21K purity) × 0.376 (fixed BHD/USD peg) = BHD per gram
No import duty in Bahrain. Formula: spot (USD/oz) ÷ 31.1035 × purity × 0.376 (fixed BHD/USD peg) = BHD per gram. Source: LBMA/COMEX international spot price · updated daily at 09:00 local time
⚠️ Tax / VAT: Gold jewelry in Bahrain is subject to 10% VAT. Investment-grade gold at 99%+ purity is VAT-exempt.
🇧🇭 21K Gold Price by City in Bahrain
The base gold rate is identical across all cities in Bahrain — it is set by the international spot price and the fixed BHD/USD peg, not by city. City pages provide local market context and making charge guides.
The 21K gold price in Bahrain today is 42.18 BHD per gram. Per tola it is 492.00 BHD. This is the base market rate converted from the USD spot price at the fixed BHD/USD rate of 0.376.
21K has been the Arab world's traditional jewelry standard for generations. In Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, 21K is the karat of choice for bridal gold sets (Mahr) and family jewelry collections. Its slightly lower purity (87.5%) makes it harder than 22K, allowing more intricate traditional designs.
One tola equals 11.664 grams. At today's rate of 42.18 BHD/gram, one tola of 21K gold in Bahrain is worth 492.00 BHD.
21K is 87.5% pure vs 22K's 91.6%. The lower gold content means a slightly lower price per gram but greater hardness and workability for elaborate designs. Both karats are widely accepted for resale across Bahrain gold souqs.
Gold jewelry in Bahrain is subject to 10% VAT. Investment-grade gold at 99%+ purity is VAT-exempt.
The rate shown is the base gold rate only. Making charges (Ujrah) are set by individual retailers on top of this rate. Simple pieces: 5–14 BHD/gram. Elaborate bridal sets: 14–26 BHD/gram. Always confirm the charge breakdown before purchasing.