Kathmandu, : The price of gold has set a record in the domestic market today, the opening day of the week.

The price of gold has increased in the international market, too.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold today soared by Rs 1,700 per tola (11.66 grams) to reach Rs 158,800 per tola.  Its price was Rs 157100 per tola on Friday, the last day of the last week.

Similarly, the price of silver has risen by Rs five to reach 1,920 per tola today.