🇨🇲Platinum Rate in Maroua Today
The platinum rate in Maroua today is XAF 29,328 per gram for 21K, based on an international spot price of $1,854.00 per troy ounce. That is down XAF 267.33 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into XAF for Maroua. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Cameroon's larger markets, with a population of around 314,122. The XAF has weakened 0.14% against the US dollar since the previous session, which moves the local price independently of the metal itself.
Platinum rate in Maroua — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | XAF 33,517 | XAF 30,724 | XAF 29,328 | XAF 25,138 | XAF 19,552 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | XAF 1,042,508 | XAF 955,633 | XAF 912,195 | XAF 781,881 | XAF 608,130 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | XAF 33,517,423 | XAF 30,724,304 | XAF 29,327,745 | XAF 25,138,067 | XAF 19,551,830 |
All figures in XAF (Franc). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
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Platinum rate in Maroua — questions
What is the platinum rate in Maroua today?
The platinum rate in Maroua today is XAF 29,328 per gram for 21K, and XAF 33,517 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current XAF exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Maroua?
One gram of 24K platinum costs XAF 33,517 in Maroua, and 22K costs XAF 30,724 per gram. 18K works out at XAF 25,138.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Maroua?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is XAF 2,793 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Maroua different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Cameroon — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 1 month ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.