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 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.