"How much is 1 gram of gold worth in CFA?" — it's the question we hear most, and the honest answer is: it depends. Not to confuse you, but because the value of 1 g of gold in FCFA rests on two precise things: the karat of your gold and the day's global price. Once you know those two, the figure becomes simple to calculate — and easy to check.
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You have a piece of jewelry, a coin, some broken gold, and you want to know what 1 gram actually represents? That's a smart move: understanding the value of a single gram means you can estimate any gold item, and walk into any sale already knowing the ballpark.
At Jayma Or, we buy gold in every form here in Dakar, every day: jewelry, broken gold, scrap, coins and bars. We test it, we weigh it in front of you, and we pay cash, the same day, based on the global price. Here's how to know, with full transparency, how much 1 gram of gold is worth in CFA.
In this guide, you'll learn:
- what really determines the value of 1 g of gold in FCFA;
- why the karat changes everything;
- how to calculate the value of your gold yourself;
- how to check the day's price before you sell.
What determines the value of 1 gram of gold in CFA
The price of 1 gram of gold isn't a fixed, frozen number. It rests on three things:
- The global gold price. Gold is quoted continuously on international markets. Its price rises and falls every day. That's the foundation of everything.
- The karat (the purity). A gram of pure gold (24 karat) isn't worth the same as a gram of 18-karat jewelry, which contains less gold.
- The exact weight. Obvious for 1 gram, but essential as soon as your piece weighs several: it's weighed to a tenth of a gram.
Because the price changes every day, we can't give you a fixed amount in FCFA in this article: it would be wrong tomorrow. But the principle never changes. The exact figure for today is shown in real time on our homepage.
Why the karat changes everything
This is the most common mistake: believing that "1 gram of gold" is always worth the same. In reality, 1 gram of jewelry doesn't contain 1 gram of pure gold, unless it's 24 karat. The rest is other metals added for strength.
Here's the proportion of pure gold by hallmark:
- 24 karat = 99.9% gold → 1 g of jewelry ≈ 1 g of pure gold;
- 21 karat = 87.5% gold → 1 g of jewelry ≈ 0.875 g of pure gold;
- 18 karat = 75% gold → 1 g of jewelry ≈ 0.75 g of pure gold;
- 14 karat = 58.3% gold → 1 g of jewelry ≈ 0.583 g of pure gold.
The direct consequence: for the same weight, 1 gram of 24-karat gold is worth significantly more than 1 gram of 14-karat gold. That's why, when we talk about 1 gram of gold in CFA, you always have to specify the karat. Otherwise the comparison is meaningless.
How to calculate the value of your gold yourself
The formula is the same for everyone, and we apply it right in front of you:
weight × purity (based on the karat) × today's price per gram = the value of your gold.
To put it into practice:
- Identify the karat. Look for the hallmark (24K, 21K, 18K, 14K or 999, 875, 750, 585). If in doubt, a quick test confirms it.
- Weigh your gold. Even a rough estimate of the weight gives you a good ballpark.
- Read today's price per gram for your karat, shown on our homepage.
- Multiply. You get a realistic range in a few seconds.
Try it right now: take a piece of jewelry, find its karat, estimate its weight, multiply by today's price per gram. You'll immediately know what your gold is worth in FCFA — and you'll instantly recognize a fair offer from one that's too low.
How to check the day's price before you sell
A seller's best protection is knowing the price before traveling anywhere. Here's how:
- Check today's price shown on our homepage, or our page dedicated to the price of gold in Senegal today.
- Note the price per gram for your karat before the transaction.
- Insist on a test and a weighing in front of you, never an "eyeball" estimate.
- Ask for the breakdown of the calculation: karat + weight + today's price. A serious buyer explains it without hesitating.
Keep in mind that an estimate from a photo is still a range: the final price is confirmed after testing and weighing, based on the price at the moment of the sale. To go further, read our guide on the price of 18-karat gold per gram in Senegal and our article on how much your gold jewelry is worth.
We buy your gold in Dakar, down to the gram
Whether you have 1 gram or several hundred, we buy your gold at a fair price, calculated on the day's global rate.
- Price based on the global rate, publicly displayed.
- Testing and weighing in front of you, the price explained from start to finish.
- Cash payment, the same day, in a few minutes.
- Courier to your home or office if you can't come in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1 gram of gold worth in CFA today?
The exact amount depends on the karat and the day's global price, which is always changing. The current price per gram, by karat, is shown in real time on our homepage: that's the most reliable reference.
Are 1 gram of 24-karat gold and 1 gram of 18-karat gold worth the same?
No. 24-karat gold is 99.9% pure, 18-karat gold is 75% pure. For equal weight, 24 karat contains more pure gold, so 1 gram is worth more.
How do I find out the karat of my gold?
Look for the engraved hallmark (24K, 21K, 18K, 14K or 999, 875, 750, 585). If it's missing, a quick test done in front of you determines it precisely before any calculation.
Is the price given from a photo the final price?
No, it's an estimate. The final price is confirmed after testing and weighing, and based on the price at the moment of the transaction. You're then paid cash the same day.
Can you buy just a few grams?
Yes. We buy small quantities just as readily as large ones: jewelry, broken gold, scrap, coins and bars. Every gram counts and is paid for at a fair price.
Take action: find out what your gold is worth in CFA
You now know what determines the value of 1 gram of gold in CFA, why the karat changes everything, and how to calculate and check that figure yourself.
Get a free, no-obligation estimate: send a photo of your gold by WhatsApp to +221 78 111 66 87, or book an appointment. We test, weigh and pay cash the same day — and if you'd rather not travel, we send a courier to you.
Before you sell, check the price of gold today, then write to us: in a few minutes you'll know what your gold is really worth, down to the gram.