How to read the buy/sell spread
A practical explanation of what the spread means and why it changes between cities.
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Official rate vs cash-market rate
Why the two figures differ and which one applies to everyday transactions.
Gold price: ounce, karat and local gram
The simple relationship behind each number shown on the gold page.
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