Life & Society
As gold prices continued to surge and fluctuate sharply in 2025 and 2026, more Egyptians turned to gold as a way to protect their savings — but that same surge has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish genuine pieces from counterfeits. Local prices have shown significant volatility, with 21-karat gold reaching over EGP 6,000 (113 USD) per gram in early 2026, according to Daily News Egypt, while historical data shows prices climbing above EGP 7,000 (132 USD) per gram during…
