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How gold price is formed in Armenia
A clear explanation of why the gold price differs between banks, shops, pawnshops and websites, and how official XAU relates to market prices.
UpdatedApril 20, 2026
People often see one gold price on a website, another at a bank and a third in a jewelry store, then wonder which one is correct. The truth is that those numbers often refer to different things.
This site is anchored to the official gold value, but the real market price usually includes several extra layers.
What the official XAU value means
The Central Bank publishes an official XAU value for pure gold. It is a useful benchmark for understanding the official value of 1 gram of pure gold on a given date.
It is a strong reference point, but it is not always the same as the final buying or selling price in the market.
Why bank prices differ
Banks may include storage, service, operating costs, internal spread and rounding rules in their pricing.
That means a bank can still rely on the same market base while showing a different final number.
Why pawnshops and jewelry stores show other prices
Pawnshops often price in liquidity, resale risk and their own business margin. Because of that, their valuation is often lower than the theoretical pure metal value.
Jewelry stores add labor, design, brand positioning, stones and retail markup.
Why the same hallmark can still have different prices
Two 585 items are not automatically worth the same. Weight, workmanship, branding and retail strategy all matter.
That is why it is smart to compare hallmark, weight, price per gram and the purpose of the purchase together.
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Common questions on this topic
- Why is the official gold price different from shop prices
- What does XAU mean
- Is a bank quote always the most accurate one
- Why do pawnshops value gold lower
- Should I compare by total price or price per gram
- Why do different websites show different numbers
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