Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the sale of gold coins (Asarfi) and silver medallions from its Mint Division in Babarmahal ahead of the upcoming Tihar festival.
According to a public notice issued by the central bank’s Currency Management Department, the sale will run for two days, on Kartik 19 and 20 (November 5 and 6), between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, subject to stock availability.
Under the quota system, an individual buyer can purchase a single 2.5-gram gold Asarfi and up to two pieces of 10-gram silver medallions embossed with images of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesh (one of each).
Service seekers must queue in person and present a photocopy of their Nepali citizenship certificate, national identity card, or any official identification document clearly stating those credential numbers.
The central bank confirmed that payments will be accepted via cash or digital QR code. Daily selling rates will be fixed around 11:00 AM each morning in line with prevailing market bullion prices, after which distribution will begin immediately.
Published by Nepal Rastra Bank on 2083-7-18
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