As Thursday, July 30, 2026, drew to a close in Tehran, the Iranian market presented a snapshot of its key financial indicators. The evening session, concluding around 18:00, saw the U.S. Dollar maintain its position as a primary focus for local traders and investors. The official sell price for the USD was recorded at 193,000 Toman, with the buy price slightly lower at 191,858 Toman, indicating a typical spread in the exchange market. Other significant international currencies also held their ground, with the Euro selling at 221,450 Toman, the British Pound at 258,100 Toman, and the UAE Dirham at 52,700 Toman. The Turkish Lira was also noted, trading at 4,070 Toman, reflecting regional economic ties.
The gold and coin market, a traditional safe haven for Iranian capital, showed robust figures. The highly sought-after Emami coin was priced at 188,000,000 Toman, a critical benchmark for the domestic gold market. Following closely, the Azadi coin was valued at 183,500,000 Toman, while the Nim Seke, or half coin, stood at 96,000,000 Toman. For those interested in physical gold, the price of 18-karat gold per gram reached 18,687,381 Toman. On the international front, the gold ounce was trading at 4,098.80 USD, a figure that influences local pricing and reflects global commodity trends.
The burgeoning cryptocurrency market continued to capture the interest of Iranian investors. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital asset, was trading at 64,744 USD, demonstrating its ongoing volatility and appeal. Ethereum (ETH), another major player in the crypto space, was priced at 1,920.40 USD. Crucially for local transactions, the stablecoin Tether (USDT) was available at 193,251 Toman, closely aligning with the USD exchange rate and providing a stable digital alternative for value transfer.
This evening's market data provides a comprehensive overview for participants, highlighting the current valuations across currency, precious metals, and digital assets. The relative stability observed in key indicators suggests a period of consolidation, though underlying economic factors and global events always bear watching. Market participants will continue to monitor these trends closely as they navigate their investment strategies in the dynamic Iranian financial landscape.