AK-47 | Gold Arabesque

Origin Story

The AK-47 | Gold Arabesque is a hyper-premium status symbol in CS2, celebrated for its opulent gold plating and intricate hand-painted arabesque patterns on the stock and handguard. Released on September 22, 2021, as part of The 2021 Dust 2 Collection with Operation Riptide, this skin is frequently mentioned alongside legendary items for its luxurious aesthetic. Its design, featuring a bright metallic gold receiver with filigree accents, evokes the image of a desert prince's weapon.

Drop Chance

AK-47 | Gold Arabesque is Covert, a Red-tier skin, the rarest standard drop grade. It has appeared across 6 tournament packages, most recently the Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Shanghai 2024 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package.


Souvenir Packages are awarded to viewers watching live Major matches on the corresponding map, not opened from cases, so Valve doesn't publish per-skin drop odds. Each package contains one item from The 2021 Dust 2 Collection, with rarity tiers drawn on a weighted system that heavily favors common grades, meaning Covert skins like Gold Arabesque are a small fraction of total package contents. New copies only enter the market when a recipient chooses to open their package, so supply trickles in over time even after the tournament ends.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 0.7. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is not available for this skin.

• Factory New (No Recent Price): The bright, mirror-like gold plating shows almost no visible scratches, with crisp filigree details and vibrant arabesque patterns on the dark wood.
• Minimal Wear (No Recent Price): The gold remains highly vibrant, with only small edge scratches appearing on the receiver and magazine, maintaining an overall new appearance.
• Field-Tested (No Recent Price): Noticeable edge wear and some dulling of the gold appear on high-contact areas like the receiver and magazine, though the arabesque wood patterns remain strong.
• Well-Worn (No Recent Price): Heavier scratching and edge wear are present, with some darker metal possibly showing through on exposed parts, and the gold sheen appears more muted.
• Battle-Scarred (No Recent Price): Significant loss of gold plating is visible on edges and central areas, with large sections of exposed or darkened metal, shifting the overall impression to heavily worn.

Model

Gold Arabesque uses the current AK-47 model, added with Operation Riptide on September 22, 2021. The Gunsmith finish responds to CS2's dynamic lighting.

How to Obtain

The AK-47 | Gold Arabesque is a Souvenir-quality skin, originally obtained from special Major souvenir packages such as the Stockholm 2021 Dust II Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Dust II Souvenir Package, Shanghai 2024 Dust II Souvenir Package, and Budapest 2025 Dust II Souvenir Package. These packages were awarded to viewers during live Major tournament matches. Since these tournaments have concluded, new souvenir packages are no longer distributed. Today, players primarily acquire this skin by purchasing existing copies on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, or specialized case-opening and skin-trading sites.

Price Range

The current 7-day median is $1,932.33. The 90-day median is $1,800.00. The all-time median is $1,384.36. Volume averages 0 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Gunsmith: An intricate design has been hand painted on the stock and handguard. The metal has been painted gold with filigree accents. The dominant colors are metallic gold across the receiver and body, complemented by dark wood with arabesque patterns. In first-person view, the gold-plated receiver and magazine are highly visible, showcasing the ornate filigree and arabesque motifs. The community often likens its luxurious, ornamental look to a "solid gold bar AK" or other opulent skins like the AK-47 The Empress.

Player Rating

Rating: 4.50 / 5
Votes: 28

Sticker Compatibility

The Gold Arabesque is frequently paired with gold, yellow, or orange holo and foil stickers, such as Crown (Foil) or gold signature stickers, to enhance its luxurious aesthetic. Darker stickers in brown, black, or dark green can also complement the wooden elements without clashing. The magazine and the rear body slot are the most visible in first-person gameplay.