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Gold Spot Price · XAU/USD

$3,180.00 ▲ 12.40 (+0.39%)

Per troy oz · Updated just now

Per Gram (USD)

$102.23

Per Gram (KES) ≈ KES 13,188

Au

Did You Know

All the gold ever mined in history would fit into a cube of just 21 metres on each side.

How Gold Testing Works

01

Sample Submission

Client submits gold sample with documentation. Chain of custody begins.

02

Initial XRF Screening

Non-destructive XRF scan gives rapid elemental composition in 2–4 hours.

03

Fire Assay (if required)

Cupellation method for definitive purity — required for export certification.

04

Certificate Issuance

Official assay certificate with TVR/SKR code issued. Digital copy stored securely.

05

Client Collection

Sample returned with full documentation. TVR tracking available online.

Gold Purity Reference Chart

24K
99.9%
22K
91.6%
21K
87.5%
18K
75.0%
14K
58.3%
9K
37.5%

Click any row for details · SDL K LTD tests all karat grades

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