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Gold Purity in UAE: 24K, 22K & 18K Explained

Understand 24K, 22K, and 18K gold purity in the UAE. How karat affects buy and sell price in AED on Mint Wealth.

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What is a karat?

Karat (K) measures gold purity. 24K is approximately 99.9% pure gold. 22K and 18K contain alloy metals for durability, common in UAE jewelry.

2

24K vs 22K vs 18K in the UAE

Investment bars and coins are often 24K. Jewelry is commonly 22K or 18K. Mint Wealth lists separate live AED prices for each purity.

3

Why purity matters when buying or selling

Your buy or sell price is tied to gold content, not total weight of non-gold parts. Always confirm karat before a transaction.

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