How to Get Real-Time Noida Gold 22k (NOID-22k) Prices with Metals-API

Metals-API offers a robust solution for retrieving real-time prices, including the specific rates for Noida Gold 22k (NOID-22k). This blog post will guide you through the process of accessing these prices using the Metals-API, providing step-by-step instructions, detailed explanations of API features, and practical examples.

Understanding Gold (XAU) in the Digital Age

Getting Started with Metals-API

Metals-API Website. Once registered, you will receive an API key, which is essential for making requests to the API. This key must be included in your API calls to authenticate your requests.

Key Features of Metals-API

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for various metals, including gold. Depending on your subscription plan, you can receive updates every 60 minutes or even more frequently.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019. This is particularly useful for analyzing trends and making informed decisions based on past performance.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, giving you insights into the current market conditions.
Convert Endpoint: Easily convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, allowing for in-depth analysis of price movements over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
Carat Endpoint: Retrieve gold rates by carat, which is essential for those dealing with different purities of gold.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, helping you identify market extremes.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, which is crucial for technical analysis.
Gold Price India Endpoint: Specifically designed to retrieve the latest gold price in India, making it ideal for local traders.
News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market trends.

Accessing Real-Time Gold Prices

GET https://metals-api.com/api/latest?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&base=USD&symbols=XAU

YOUR_API_KEY with your actual API key. The base parameter specifies the currency you want to use, and the symbols parameter specifies the metal symbol you are interested in, which in this case is XAU for gold.

Understanding API Responses

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754701360,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

success: Indicates whether the request was successful.
timestamp: The time at which the data was retrieved.
base: The base currency used for the exchange rate.
date: The date of the exchange rate.
rates: An object containing the exchange rates for the requested symbols.
unit: The unit of measurement for the rates, typically per troy ounce.

Exploring Historical Data

GET https://metals-api.com/api/historical?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&date=YYYY-MM-DD&symbols=XAU

YYYY-MM-DD with 2025-08-08.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754614960,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Utilizing the Time-Series Endpoint

GET https://metals-api.com/api/timeseries?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&start_date=YYYY-MM-DD&end_date=YYYY-MM-DD&base=USD&symbols=XAU

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-02",
    "end_date": "2025-08-09",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-02": {
            "XAU": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-08-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000483
        },
        "2025-08-09": {
            "XAU": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Tracking Price Fluctuations

GET https://metals-api.com/api/fluctuation?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&start_date=YYYY-MM-DD&end_date=YYYY-MM-DD&base=USD&symbols=XAU

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-02",
    "end_date": "2025-08-09",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid and Ask Prices

GET https://metals-api.com/api/bidask?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&base=USD&symbols=XAU

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754701360,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Converting Metal Values

GET https://metals-api.com/api/convert?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&from=USD&to=XAU&amount=1000

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754701360,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Security and Best Practices

API Key Management: Keep your API key secure and do not expose it in public repositories or client-side code.
Rate Limiting: Be aware of your subscription plan's rate limits to avoid exceeding your quota and facing temporary bans.
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling to manage API response errors gracefully.
Data Validation: Always validate and sanitize data received from the API to prevent security vulnerabilities.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a comprehensive list of available metals. With the right tools and knowledge, you can navigate the world of precious metals trading with confidence.

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How to Get Real-Time Noida Gold 22k (NOID-22k) Prices with Metals-API