Jordan: Gold prices in local market hit historic high, 21-karat gold at $87
The prices for other gold types were: 24-karat gold at JD70.90 JD per gram, 18-karat gold at JD 54.90 per gram, and 14-karat gold at JD 41.60 per gram, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
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