Iraq · IQD · January 2023
Gold Price in Iraq — January 2023
In January 2023, the gold price in Iraq closed at approximately ع.د2,521,309 per troy ounce, equivalent to ع.د945,506 per tola or ع.د81,062 per gram. This represents a +1.38% change on the month (ع.د2,486,986 open → ع.د2,521,309 close).
Open
ع.د2,486,986
per troy ounce
Close
ع.د2,521,309
per troy ounce
High
ع.د2,536,629
per troy ounce
Low
ع.د2,377,020
per troy ounce
All unit prices at January 2023 close — Iraq
| Unit | Weight | Closing IQD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | ع.د2,521,309 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | ع.د81,062 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | ع.د810,619 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | ع.د81,061,891 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | ع.د945,506 |
Karat-purity breakdown at January 2023 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24K | ع.د80,981 | ع.د944,560 |
| 22K | ع.د74,253 | ع.د866,083 |
| 21KIRAQ STD | ع.د70,929 | ع.د827,318 |
| 18K | ع.د60,796 | ع.د709,129 |
| 14K | ع.د47,421 | ع.د553,121 |
| 10K | ع.د33,803 | ع.د394,276 |
Daily gold price in IQD — January 2023
January 2023 gold market: Strong start on China reopening
BullishChina reopening and a softer dollar powered a strong start.
Gold rallied from about $1,820 to $1,920 in January as China's abrupt end to its zero-COVID policy revived demand expectations, the dollar weakened, and markets bet the Fed was nearly done hiking. It was one of gold's best opening months in years.
What drove gold in January 2023
- China reopening from zero-COVID
- weaker US dollar
- Fed slowdown expectations
- resilient central-bank buying
Key events in January 2023
- Jan 13Gold pushes toward $1,920 as the dollar slides
What happened next
Strong US data in February briefly revived the Fed-hawkish trade and pressured gold.
For gold buyers in Iraq
January's surge rewarded buyers of the late-2022 lows, as the Fed-pause story finally gained traction.
The 2023 gold market: Banking crisis and another record CB buy year
Silicon Valley Bank failed in March 2023, followed by Credit Suisse rescue. Gold rallied to $2,072 in May, then traded $1,820–$2,090 through year-end. Central banks bought another 1,037 tonnes — second-highest ever. Year close: $2,062.
Key drivers in 2023
Regional banking crisis, Credit Suisse failure, central-bank buying continues, persistent inflation
2023 XAU/USD high
$2,135 (Dec)
2023 XAU/USD low
$1,810 (Feb)
Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)
Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.
The Iraq gold market
Iraq's retail gold market uses the mesghal (4.6083 g) as the traditional unit alongside the gram. Baghdad and Basra host the most active retail bullion markets. Demand is closely tied to USD/IQD parallel-market rates.
Standard quote unit
mesghal
Common purity
21K
Currency
IQD (ع.د)
Daily gold price — January 2023, Iraq
ع.د2,486,986
$1,897.71/oz
ع.د2,377,020
$1,813.80/oz
ع.د2,415,681
$1,843.30/oz
ع.د2,434,028
$1,857.30/oz
ع.د2,403,493
$1,834.00/oz
ع.د2,427,344
$1,852.20/oz
ع.د2,465,808
$1,881.55/oz
ع.د2,462,335
$1,878.90/oz
ع.د2,462,073
$1,878.70/oz
ع.د2,453,817
$1,872.40/oz
ع.د2,467,184
$1,882.60/oz
ع.د2,499,423
$1,907.20/oz
ع.د2,528,071
$1,929.06/oz
ع.د2,512,266
$1,917.00/oz
ع.د2,508,072
$1,913.80/oz
ع.د2,517,115
$1,920.70/oz
ع.د2,514,363
$1,918.60/oz
ع.د2,522,619
$1,924.90/oz
ع.د2,536,629
$1,935.59/oz
ع.د2,509,514
$1,914.90/oz
ع.د2,517,246
$1,920.80/oz
ع.د2,530,351
$1,930.80/oz
ع.د2,532,579
$1,932.50/oz
ع.د2,520,260
$1,923.10/oz
ع.د2,535,285
$1,934.57/oz
ع.د2,521,571
$1,924.10/oz
ع.د2,521,309
$1,923.90/oz
How Iraq gold prices are calculated on this page
Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The IQD/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every IQD figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × IQD/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all January 2023 prices on this page.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Iraq, add the country-specific levies described in the “Iraqgold market” section above.
FAQ — Iraq gold price in January 2023
What was the gold price in Iraq in January 2023?
In January 2023, gold in Iraq opened at ع.د2,486,986/oz and closed at ع.د2,521,309/oz — a move of +1.38% on the month. Per tola: ≈ع.د945,506; per gram: ≈ع.د81,062; per 10g: ≈ع.د810,619.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Iraq in January 2023?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Iraq at the January 2023 close was approximately ع.د945,506, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,923.90/oz times the 2023-end IQD/USD exchange rate of 1,310.5195. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 21K gold rate per mesghal in Iraq in January 2023?
Iraq's most-quoted retail standard is 21K per mesghal. At the January 2023 close, that worked out to approximately ع.د70,929 (21K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
IQD prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for January 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end IQD/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.
Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?
The ع.د figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to IQD at the 2023-end exchange rate. Iraq's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to IQD at the 2023-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Iraq before transacting.