Nepal Rastra Bank to Sell Gold Asarfi and Silver Medallions for Tihar
4th November 2026, Kathmandu
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the sale of gold coins (Asarfi) and silver medallions for the Tihar festival.
NRB Sells Gold Asarfi
Unlike the previous year when gold coin sales were suspended, the central bank issued an official notice stating that the Mint Division (Taksar Mahashakha) in Babarmahal, Kathmandu, will facilitate the sales.
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Sale Schedule and Individual Purchase Limits
The central bank has scheduled a two-day sales window with strict purchase quotas per individual.
- Sales Dates: Kartik 19 and Kartik 20, 2083 (November 5 and November 6, 2026).
- Daily Timing: From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Location: Mint Division (Taksar Mahashakha), Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
- Gold Asarfi Limit: Maximum 1 piece of 2.5-gram gold Asarfi per person.
- Silver Medallion Limit: Maximum 2 pieces per person (1 piece of 10-gram silver medallion featuring Goddess Laxmi and 1 piece featuring Lord Ganesh).
Purchase Guidelines and Payment Terms
Buyers must comply with specific identification and pricing mechanisms established by the central bank.
- Required Documents: Physical presence of the buyer along with a copy of a Nepalese Citizenship Certificate, National ID Card, or official identification containing the ID number.
- Payment Options: Cash or direct QR code electronic transfer.
- Dynamic Daily Pricing: Official rates will be determined daily around 11:00 AM based on prevailing market prices, with counter sales commencing immediately after rate publication.
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