Dip in gold and silver prices

Kathmandu March 15: In comparison to Friday, the local market has seen a decrease in the prices of gold and silver today. 

The precious yellow metal has fallen by Rs 4,800 per tola (11.66 grammes), while silver has dropped by Rs 225. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the current price of hallmark gold stands at Rs 309,400 per tola, and silver is priced at Rs 5,270 per tola. 

Last Friday, the trading price for one tola of gold was Rs 314,200, and silver was at Rs 5,495. 

On Thursday, hallmarked gold was valued at Rs 317,000 per tola, with silver at Rs 5,515. 

International reports indicate that one ounce of gold is currently trading at USD 5,023, with the same quantity of silver at USD 81. (RSS)