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Record High Prices: Gold Hits Rs 268,100 in Nepal

12/24/2025

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Summary

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On December 24, 2025, prices in Nepal reached record highs, with gold at Rs 268,100 per tola and silver at Rs 4,420 per tola.
Prices rose from the previous day, when gold was Rs 267,200 and silver Rs 4,255 per tola.
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association attributed the surge to a stronger U.S. dollar.
In the international market, gold trades around USD 4,525 per ounce.

History

Historical Context

The Gold Standard Act of 1900, signed by President William McKinley on March 14, established gold as the exclusive standard for U.S. currency, fixing its value at $20.67 per ounce. This act formalized a monetary system that had evolved since the Coinage Act of 1873, significantly influencing global finance. The ongoing fluctuations in gold prices today reflect its enduring role in economic stability and international trade.

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Story summary

On December 24, 2025, prices in Nepal reached record highs, with gold at Rs 268,100 per tola and silver at Rs 4,420 per tola.
Prices rose from the previous day, when gold was Rs 267,200 and silver Rs 4,255 per tola.
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association attributed the surge to a stronger U.S. dollar.
In the international market, gold trades around USD 4,525 per ounce.

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