Bahrain · BHD · May 2026
Gold Price in Bahrain — May 2026
In May 2026, the gold price in Bahrain closed at approximately .د.ب1,709 per troy ounce, equivalent to .د.ب641 per tola or .د.ب55 per gram. This represents a -2.44% change on the month (.د.ب1,752 open → .د.ب1,709 close).
Open
.د.ب1,752
per troy ounce
Close
.د.ب1,709
per troy ounce
High
.د.ب1,795
per troy ounce
Low
.د.ب1,696
per troy ounce
All unit prices at May 2026 close — Bahrain
| Unit | Weight | Closing BHD price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | .د.ب1,709 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | .د.ب55 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | .د.ب550 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | .د.ب54,960 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | .د.ب641 |
Karat-purity breakdown at May 2026 close
| Karat | Per gram | Per tola |
|---|---|---|
| 24KBAHRAIN STD | .د.ب55 | .د.ب640 |
| 22K | .د.ب50 | .د.ب587 |
| 21K | .د.ب48 | .د.ب561 |
| 18K | .د.ب41 | .د.ب481 |
| 14K | .د.ب32 | .د.ب375 |
| 10K | .د.ب23 | .د.ب267 |
Daily gold price in BHD — May 2026
The 2026 gold market: Gold's role in a multi-polar reserve system
2026 finds gold continuing as a structural reserve asset. Central banks remain net buyers. Gold's share of total global reserves has crossed 18 percent — the highest since the 1990s. The post-2022 monetary order, with gold playing a larger role alongside multiple reserve currencies, appears to be consolidating rather than reversing.
Key drivers in 2026
Multi-polar reserve system, central-bank accumulation continuing, AI-era productivity vs monetary expansion debate
The Bahrain gold market
Bahrain's retail gold trade centres on Manama Souq. 24K and 21K purities are standard. The kingdom applies a 10% VAT on jewellery making charges.
Standard quote unit
gram
Common purity
24K
Currency
BHD (.د.ب)
Daily gold price — May 2026, Bahrain
.د.ب1,752
$4,660.30/oz
.د.ب1,735
$4,615.40/oz
.د.ب1,741
$4,629.80/oz
.د.ب1,736
$4,618.00/oz
.د.ب1,728
$4,595.80/oz
.د.ب1,776
$4,722.80/oz
.د.ب1,791
$4,763.80/oz
.د.ب1,786
$4,748.70/oz
.د.ب1,773
$4,715.70/oz
.د.ب1,773
$4,715.70/oz
.د.ب1,794
$4,770.30/oz
.د.ب1,795
$4,773.50/oz
.د.ب1,777
$4,726.30/oz
.د.ب1,774
$4,719.10/oz
.د.ب1,751
$4,657.10/oz
.د.ب1,707
$4,541.20/oz
.د.ب1,713
$4,554.80/oz
.د.ب1,726
$4,589.60/oz
.د.ب1,726
$4,589.50/oz
.د.ب1,711
$4,551.40/oz
.د.ب1,719
$4,570.70/oz
.د.ب1,708
$4,541.70/oz
.د.ب1,696
$4,510.50/oz
.د.ب1,722
$4,580.10/oz
.د.ب1,722
$4,580.80/oz
.د.ب1,715
$4,560.80/oz
.د.ب1,702
$4,526.10/oz
.د.ب1,698
$4,515.90/oz
.د.ب1,727
$4,594.30/oz
.د.ب1,707
$4,540.30/oz
.د.ب1,709
$4,546.40/oz
How Bahrain 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 BHD/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2026 year-end snapshot.
Conversion. Every BHD figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × BHD/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all May 2026 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 Bahrain, add the country-specific levies described in the “Bahraingold market” section above.
FAQ — Bahrain gold price in May 2026
What was the gold price in Bahrain in May 2026?
In May 2026, gold in Bahrain opened at .د.ب1,752/oz and closed at .د.ب1,709/oz — a move of -2.44% on the month. Per tola: ≈.د.ب641; per gram: ≈.د.ب55; per 10g: ≈.د.ب550.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain in May 2026?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Bahrain at the May 2026 close was approximately .د.ب641, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $4,546.40/oz times the 2026-end BHD/USD exchange rate of 0.376. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.
What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Bahrain in May 2026?
Bahrain's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the May 2026 close, that worked out to approximately .د.ب55 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.
How was the local currency price calculated?
BHD prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for May 2026 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2026-end BHD/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 .د.ب figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to BHD at the 2026-end exchange rate. Bahrain'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 BHD at the 2026-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 Bahrain before transacting.