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Pure gold is 24 karats (24K). 22K gold is almost, but not quite, pure. Some expensive jewelry, especially outside of the US, is composed of 22K gold. Additionally, American Gold Eagle bullion coins and South African Gold Krugerrands are 22K gold composition.

Pure gold is .999 fine, while 22K gold is .9167 fine. That means it's 91.67% gold content by weight. You can determine the decimal fineness (as in .9167) by dividing the item's actual karatge by 24.

ex. 22 / 24 = .9167 (rounded up)

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