Gold prices today in Egypt increased marginally by around 1.02 Egyptian pounds ($0.064) per gram. According to data compiled by Amwal Al Ghad on Thursday, the price of 21-carat gold, the most popular in the local market, reached around 693.72 pounds, while 18-carat gold hit 594.18 pounds. The increase in local market was triggered by a rise in the prices of the yellow metal by around $3 to $1,555 per ounce. The table below demonstrates the prices of gold in Egypt in Egyptian pounds (EGP) on Thursday, January 16, 2020: Carat Price 24-carat 792.80 pounds 22-carat 726.74 pounds 21-carat 693.72 pounds 18-carat 594.18 pounds 14-carat 462.14 pounds Gold pound 5,550 pounds Gold ounce $1,555 Kilo of gold 792,801 pounds