🇧🇹Platinum Rate in Thimphu Today
The platinum rate in Thimphu today is BTN 5,710,550 per kilogram for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,854.00 per troy ounce. That is down BTN 52,054 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into BTN for Thimphu. 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 Bhutan's larger markets, with a population of around 98,676.
Platinum rate in Thimphu — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | BTN 5,711 | BTN 5,235 | BTN 4,997 | BTN 4,283 | BTN 3,331 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | BTN 177,618 | BTN 162,816 | BTN 155,416 | BTN 133,213 | BTN 103,610 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | BTN 5,710,550 | BTN 5,234,671 | BTN 4,996,731 | BTN 4,282,913 | BTN 3,331,154 |
All figures in BTN (Ngultrum). 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 Thimphu — questions
What is the platinum rate in Thimphu today?
The platinum rate in Thimphu today is BTN 5,710,550 per kilogram for 24K, and BTN 5,710,550 per kilogram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current BTN exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Thimphu?
One gram of 24K platinum costs BTN 5,711 in Thimphu, and 22K costs BTN 5,235 per gram. 18K works out at BTN 4,283.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Thimphu?
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 BTN 475.88 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Thimphu different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Bhutan — 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.