Kathmandu – Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced plans to sell gold Asarfi coins and silver medallions for the Tihar festival through its Mint Division at Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
According to the central bank, the coins will be available for purchase on Kartik 19 and 20.
Each individual will be allowed to purchase one gold Asarfi coin weighing 2.5 grams and up to two silver medallions weighing 10 grams each. The silver medallions feature images of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesh, with customers permitted to buy one of each design.
Sales will take place from 11 AM to 3 PM on both days, subject to stock availability. Customers will be served in queues, and sales will continue only while supplies last.
Buyers must visit the Mint Division in person and present a copy of their Nepali citizenship certificate, national identity card or another official document containing the relevant identification number.
The central bank has arranged for payments through cash or QR codes.
NRB said the selling prices of gold and silver coins will be determined daily, generally after 11 AM. Sales will begin once the prices have been finalized.
