Gold coin prices today
Gold coins are 24 carat, 999 or 995 fine, sold sealed with a certificate. They cost a little more than the metal, for minting and the seller’s margin, plus 3% GST.
| Weight | Gold value | Price to buy |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 g | ₹7,179 | ₹7,690 |
| 1 g | ₹14,357 | ₹15,379 |
| 2 g | ₹28,714 | ₹30,758 |
| 4 g | ₹57,428 | ₹61,517 |
| 5 g | ₹71,785 | ₹76,896 |
| 8 g | ₹1,14,856 | ₹1,23,034 |
| 10 g | ₹1,43,570 | ₹1,53,792 |
| 20 g | ₹2,87,140 | ₹3,07,584 |
Silver coin prices today
| Weight | Silver value | Price to buy |
|---|---|---|
| 5 g | ₹1,025 | ₹1,119 |
| 10 g | ₹2,050 | ₹2,238 |
| 20 g | ₹4,100 | ₹4,476 |
| 50 g | ₹10,250 | ₹11,191 |
| 100 g | ₹20,500 | ₹22,382 |
Silver coins often carry a Lakshmi-Ganesh design for Diwali and Dhanteras. The premium over the metal is a larger share on small silver coins than on gold.
Which coin for which occasion
- Wedding gift: a 2 to 10 gram gold coin for close family; a 20 to 50 gram silver coin otherwise.
- Dhanteras and Diwali: buying a coin is the custom itself; see what to buy on Dhanteras.
- Raksha Bandhan: a 10 gram silver coin or a 1 gram gold coin for a sister.
- A newborn: a 10 gram silver coin or a 1 gram gold coin.
Before you buy
- Keep the coin in its sealed pack with the certificate: it sells back at a better price.
- Bank coins usually cost more than a jeweller’s, and banks do not buy them back.
- Check the fineness (999 or 995) and the weight printed on the pack against the bill.
Questions
- What is the price of a 1 gram gold coin today?
- About ₹15,379 with GST on 7 Nov 2026: the gold in it is worth ₹14,357, and the seller's premium and 3% GST make up the rest.
- How much is a 10 gram silver coin today?
- About ₹2,238 with GST, for silver worth ₹2,050 on 7 Nov 2026.
- Is a gold coin 24 carat?
- Yes, gold coins are almost always 24 carat, 999 or 995 fine; jewellery is 22K or 18K.