Gold Price in Nepal
The price of gold in Nepal is determined by the market’s supply and demand and other economic, financial, and political factors.
No country or entity determines the price of gold. It is determined by the interaction of buyers and sellers in the global marketplace.
No one controls the gold price, but It is also important to note that the price of gold can be influenced by speculative activity and market rumors.
Gold Price in Nepal
| 1 Tola (१ तोला) | Price NRs.(मूल्य रु) |
|---|---|
| Fine Gold (9999) – छापावाल सुन | 111000 |
| Tejabi Gold – तेजाबी सुन | 110500 |
| Silver – चाँदी | 1440 |
Types of Gold Karat in Nepal
In Nepal, gold can be classified into different types based on its purity and form, and they are,
- Hallmark or Fine gold is 24K Gold and has 99.99% Purity.
- Chhapawal is also 24K gold but with 99.50% Purity.
- Tejabi 22K Gold which is 91.67% Purity.
| Gold Karat | Purity | Alloy | Note |
| 24K | 99.9% (100%) | 0% | Very soft |
| 24K | 99.50% | – | – |
| 22K | 91.6% | 8.4% | Ideal for jewelry |
| 18K | 75% | 25% | Ideal for jewelry |
| 14K | 58.5% | 41.5% | Ideal for jewelry |
| 10K | 41.7% | 58.3% | Affordable for jewelry |
Silver Price in Nepal
10 Grams (१० ग्राम) | Price NRs.(मूल्य रु) |
| Fine Gold (9999) – छापावाल सुन | 88820 |
| Tejabi Gold – तेजाबी सुन | 88390 |
| Silver – चाँदी | 1106 |
FAQ
What is Karat in Gold?
A karat is a unit used to measure the purity of gold. A higher karat is referred to as purer gold. The most common karats in Nepal are 10k, 14k, 18k, 22K, and 24k.
What is Hallmark Gold?
Hallmark gold is considered 99.9% (100%) in Nepal and has a certification stamp for the purity of Gold.
How much is one tola gold in grams?
One tola of gold is equal to 11.66 grams. Tolah or Tola is a unit of weight used in South Asia for fair trade of grain and precious metals.
How much is the Gold price in Nepal per tola?
The price of 1 tola Chhapawal or 24-karat gold is Rs.103600, and Tejabi Gold, also known as 22K, is 103100 as of 15th February 2023. The rate of gold changes every day. Click for more.
What is the difference between 24k and 22k gold?
24K fine Gold is 99.9% pure. It has almost no mixture, is considered 100% pure with 0% alloy, and is very soft in texture. On the other hand, 22K gold is 91.6% pure with 8.4% alloy content, and it is considered ideal and best for jewelry in Nepal.
What Karat gold is good for jewelry in Nepal?
Ideally, 22K gold is considered good for golden Jewelry as they are 91.6% pure with only 8.6% alloy content (mixture).