Bhutan · BTN · July 2023
Gold Price in Bhutan — July 2023
In July 2023, the gold price in Bhutan closed at approximately Nu.164,002 per troy ounce, equivalent to Nu.61,502 per tola or Nu.5,273 per gram. This represents a +1.01% change on the month (Nu.162,368 open → Nu.164,002 close).
Open
Nu.162,368
per troy ounce
Close
Nu.164,002
per troy ounce
High
Nu.164,455
per troy ounce
Low
Nu.158,854
per troy ounce
All unit prices at July 2023 close — Bhutan
| Unit | Weight | Closing BTN price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | Nu.164,002 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | Nu.5,273 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | Nu.52,728 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | Nu.5,272,768 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | Nu.61,502 |
Karat-purity breakdown at July 2023 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KBHUTAN STD | Nu.5,267 | Nu.61,440 |
| 22K | Nu.4,830 | Nu.56,335 |
| 21K | Nu.4,614 | Nu.53,814 |
| 18K | Nu.3,955 | Nu.46,126 |
| 14K | Nu.3,085 | Nu.35,978 |
| 10K | Nu.2,199 | Nu.25,646 |
Daily gold price in BTN — July 2023
July 2023 gold market: Cooler inflation lifts gold
BullishA cooler CPI print sparked a brief relief rally.
Gold recovered toward $1,960 in July after a softer-than-expected US inflation report revived hopes that the Fed was nearly finished hiking. A weaker dollar added to the tailwind, though the rally proved short-lived.
What drove gold in July 2023
- softer US June CPI
- weaker dollar
- peak-Fed hopes
- short-covering
Key events in July 2023
- Jul 13Cooler US inflation print lifts gold toward $1,960
What happened next
Rising long-term yields reversed the gains through August and September.
For gold buyers in Bhutan
July's bounce was a head-fake; the bond market would soon reassert its grip on gold.
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 Bhutan gold market
Bhutan retail gold prices are quoted in the local currency per gram for 24K and 22K purities, and per troy ounce for investment-grade bullion. Local rates usually sit above the international XAU/USD spot price after import duties, sales taxes, and jewellery making charges are applied. Use this archive as the international reference price; final retail rates depend on your dealer and the date's exchange rate.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
BTN (Nu.)
Daily gold price — July 2023, Bhutan
Nu.162,368
$1,951.02/oz
Nu.160,709
$1,931.09/oz
Nu.160,519
$1,928.80/oz
Nu.160,435
$1,927.80/oz
Nu.160,177
$1,924.70/oz
Nu.158,854
$1,908.80/oz
Nu.159,978
$1,922.30/oz
Nu.160,475
$1,928.28/oz
Nu.160,019
$1,922.80/oz
Nu.160,951
$1,934.00/oz
Nu.162,558
$1,953.30/oz
Nu.162,957
$1,958.10/oz
Nu.162,591
$1,953.70/oz
Nu.163,108
$1,959.91/oz
Nu.162,250
$1,949.60/oz
Nu.164,364
$1,975.00/oz
Nu.164,397
$1,975.40/oz
Nu.164,455
$1,976.10/oz
Nu.163,165
$1,960.60/oz
Nu.163,773
$1,967.91/oz
Nu.163,115
$1,960.00/oz
Nu.163,007
$1,958.70/oz
Nu.163,640
$1,966.30/oz
Nu.161,896
$1,945.35/oz
Nu.162,637
$1,954.25/oz
Nu.164,152
$1,972.46/oz
Nu.164,002
$1,970.65/oz
How Bhutan 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 BTN/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every BTN figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × BTN/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all July 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 Bhutan, add the country-specific levies described in the “Bhutangold market” section above.
FAQ — Bhutan gold price in July 2023
What was the gold price in Bhutan in July 2023?
In July 2023, gold in Bhutan opened at Nu.162,368/oz and closed at Nu.164,002/oz — a move of +1.01% on the month. Per tola: ≈Nu.61,502; per gram: ≈Nu.5,273; per 10g: ≈Nu.52,728.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Bhutan in July 2023?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Bhutan at the July 2023 close was approximately Nu.61,502, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,970.65/oz times the 2023-end BTN/USD exchange rate of 83.2221. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Bhutan in July 2023?
Bhutan's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the July 2023 close, that worked out to approximately Nu.5,267 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
BTN prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for July 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end BTN/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 Nu. figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to BTN at the 2023-end exchange rate. Bhutan'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 BTN 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 Bhutan before transacting.