Gold bars
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan commences the sale of gold bars through commercial banks to expand the investment and savings opportunities of the population as well as to promote the circulation of precious metals in the country.
Bars weighing 5, 10, 20, and 50 grams are made of gold of 999.9 fineness and offered in special packaging. The packaging of gold bars serves as a certificate and has
a unique serial number.
Sale and buyback prices of gold bars are set in national currency on the basis of the globally accepted market price per gram of gold and a margin or discount of the Central Bank, and published daily on the Central Bank’s website.
For reference: The margin and discount are established to cover operational expenses related to the release and circulation of the gold bars.
The gold bars with undamaged packages are bought back with immediate payment to the owner at branches of commercial banks.
The buyback of gold bars with damaged or unqualified packaging is carried through a test of authenticity, after which the repayment is made. The gold bars with undamaged packages are allowed to take out of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Commemorative coins of the Central Bank
The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan launches a pilot project on the release of commemorative coins made of gold and silver to expand investment and savings options for population, as well as to further develop the precious metals market in Uzbekistan in accordance with best international practice and experience.
Minted in 1994-2009 with 999.9 fineness and 31.1 gr1 in weight each, 2 types of gold and 14 types of silver commemorative coins are offered for sale.
In total, 1900 gold and 6900 silver commemorative coins are on sale. More detailed information is provided in the table below.
Each commemorative coin featuring a “PROOF” finish has a certificate of authenticity that confirms its specifications.
The Central Bank sets the price of commemorative coins in national currency at least once a week.
Starting from November 28, 2018, commemorative coins are available to purchase with cash and bank transfer in certain branches of commercial banks
Information on the release of gold and silver commemorative coins for sale dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Starting August 30, 2021, the Central Bank releases for sale commemorative coins made of gold and silver dedicated to the thirtieth Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The designs of commemorative coins are created in cooperation with specialists from the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan.
Total of 2400 commemorative coins on sale are in 2 designs. These include 400 gold coins, half of which weigh 15 grams and the rest weigh 20 grams, and 2000 silver coins weighing 31.1 grams. All commemorative coins are made of precious metals with 999.9 fineness.
The sale prices of commemorative coins are set and published by the Central Bank in national currency on a daily basis.
Information on the release of gold commemorative coins and souvenir sets for sale, dedicated to the 580th anniversary of Alisher Navoi
Starting March 16, 2021, the Central Bank releases for sale commemorative coins and souvenir sets made of gold, dedicated to the 580th anniversary of the great poet Alisher Navoi.
Commemorative coins are offered in 2 designs, both portraying Alisher Navoi. Designs of souvenir sets, which include 5 different gold coins, illustrate heroes of the novel “Xamsa”.
In total, 1200 commemorative coins are offered for sale, including 1000 coins weighing 20 grams and 200 coins weighing 31.1 grams. Souvenir sets consist of 5 gold coins each weighing either 20 or 31.1 grams, with unlimited mintage. All commemorative coins and souvenir sets are made of gold with 999.9 fineness.
The sale prices of commemorative coins and souvenir sets are established and published by the Central Bank in national currency on a daily basis.