KATHMANDU: The prices of gold and silver have decreased today, following a continuous rise in the prices of both the metals in the local market over the past few days.

The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association stated that the price of hallmark gold is set at Rs 261,000 per tola (11.66 grams) and that of silver of the same quantity is Rs 4,470 today.

The price of hallmark gold was Rs 262,100 per tola and that of silver Rs 4,590 per tola on Tuesday.