About Oman Gold
Understanding gold in Oman and how we provide live rates.
Gold in Oman
Gold has a long-standing place in Omani culture, from traditional jewellery to investment and savings. Prices are quoted in Omani Rials (OMR) per gram, and purity is commonly expressed in karats: 24k (pure gold), 22k, 21k, and 18k—each representing a different gold-to-alloy ratio used in local and regional markets.
What This API Does
Oman Gold API fetches live international gold prices and converts them to OMR per gram for 24k, 22k, 21k, and 18k. You can read the latest rate, see historical snapshots, and calculate the value of a given weight and karat—useful for jewellery, trading, or simple price tracking.
Karat Guide
- 24k — 99.9% gold (pure)
- 22k — 91.6% gold (common for jewellery)
- 21k — 87.5% gold
- 18k — 75% gold
Data & Updates
Prices are sourced from goldapi.io and stored periodically so you get both live and historical data. Rates are updated when the price changes, keeping the database clean while still reflecting market movements.