KATHMANDU: The Mint Division of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) began selling gold asarfis and silver medallions to the public on Thursday on the occasion of the Tihar festival, with the sale set to continue through Friday, the final day of the annual festive sale.
According to the NRB’s Currency Management Department, a 2.5-gram gold coin has been priced at Rs 65,400 per piece, while a 10-gram silver medallion costs Rs 3,800 per piece.
The Rastra Bank has opened the seasonal sale to allow the public to purchase the coins and medallions as part of Tihar celebrations, when gold and silver items are traditionally bought and exchanged as gifts.
