Gold & Silver Price Today in Nepal
Live prices per tola in NPR
Live gold and silver prices in Nepal in NPR. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Nepal
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21K Gold — 7-Day Chart (NPR/tola)
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Silver Price Today in Nepal
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in NPR per tola, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (NPR/tola)
Gold in Nepal
Nepal has a deep gold culture rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, where gold jewelry is essential for weddings, religious ceremonies, and festivals. Gold is also a primary savings vehicle for millions of Nepali households outside the formal banking system. Prices are quoted in Nepalese Rupee (NPR) and expressed per tola (11.664 grams) — the traditional South Asian unit deeply ingrained in Nepal's jewelry trade.
Local Market Context
Kathmandu's New Road (Naya Sadak) is the center of Nepal's gold market, with dozens of licensed jewelers displaying daily prices set by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOSIDA). Patan and Bhaktapur have traditional artisan goldsmiths producing intricate Newari-style jewelry. The NPR is pegged to the Indian Rupee at 1.6 NPR/INR, closely linking Nepali gold prices to the Indian market.
Taxes & Duties on Gold in Nepal
Nepal imposes a specific customs duty on imported gold — a flat amount per 10 grams rather than a percentage, making the effective rate approximately 2% at current spot prices. A 13% VAT applies to jewelry. The specific duty structure means the effective duty percentage changes as gold prices move. Freshgoldprice.com uses an approximation valid at current spot; the notes field in our pricing config documents the last calibration point.
Buying Tips for Nepal
Buy from FENEGOSIDA-registered dealers on New Road, Kathmandu, for transparent pricing. Daily gold rates are published each morning and displayed prominently. Verify the tola weight on a calibrated scale before purchase. Nepali gold jewelry making charges are typically quoted per tola — negotiate these separately from the gold value. Keep all receipts for customs compliance when traveling internationally.
Gold as an Investment in Nepal
Nepal's NPR peg to INR means gold price movements closely track India. Physical gold remains the primary investment vehicle for most Nepali households. Digital gold and gold ETFs are not yet widely available in Nepal. Buying gold bars from licensed dealers offers lower making charges than jewelry, improving investment returns. Gold is also commonly used as collateral for agricultural loans.
Gold & Silver Price FAQ — Nepal
- What is the gold price per gram in Nepal today?
- The current gold price per gram in Nepal is shown in the gold table above in NPR, sourced from international XAU/USD spot rates converted to local currency.
- Which gold karat is most popular in Nepal?
- 22K gold is the most popular purity in Nepal for jewellery, while 24K is preferred for investment. The price is shown in the table above in NPR per tola.
- How are gold karats calculated?
- Pure gold is 24K. Price per tola of each karat = 24K price × (karat ÷ 24). So 22K gold = 91.7% pure gold.
- What is the silver price per gram in Nepal today?
- The current silver Fine 999 price per gram in Nepal is shown in the silver section above in NPR, updated daily from live XAG/USD spot rates.
- What is the difference between Fine 999 and Sterling 925 silver?
- Fine 999 silver is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment bars and bullion. Sterling 925 is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper, widely used for jewelry and silverware.
- What is a tola of gold in Nepal?
- A tola is a traditional South Asian unit of mass equal to 11.664 grams. Gold in Nepal is widely quoted per tola — prices above show NPR per tola.
- Does the gold price in Nepal include taxes?
- Yes — the displayed price includes 3% import duty and 13% VAT, compounded into the final figure shown above.
- What is FENEGOSIDA and how does it affect gold prices in Nepal?
- FENEGOSIDA (Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association) sets the official daily gold rate for Nepal's market, published each morning. All registered dealers display this rate, creating transparent and relatively uniform pricing across Kathmandu's New Road gold market.
- Why is Nepali gold priced per tola?
- The tola (11.664 grams) is a traditional South Asian measurement unit historically used across India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Nepal's gold trade has used the tola for centuries, and it remains the standard unit even as grams become more common in modern retail contexts.
- How is Nepal's gold price linked to India's?
- The Nepalese Rupee is pegged to the Indian Rupee at 1.6:1. Since India and Nepal share an open border and gold flows between the two markets, Nepali gold prices closely mirror Indian prices adjusted for the exchange rate and Nepal's own duty and VAT structure.