In terms of Government of India Notification No.4(4)-B(W&M)/2020 dated October 09, 2020, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 (Series IX) will be opened for the period December 28, 2020 - January 01, 2021 with Settlement date January 05, 2021. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be ₹ 5,000 (Rupees Five thousand only) – per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated December 24, 2020.   

Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of ₹ 50 (Rupees Fifty only) per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be ₹ 4,950 (Rupees Four thousand Nine hundred Fifty only) per gram of gold. 

Sovereign Gold Bond online subscription discount reduces issue price for investors using digital payment during the subscription period. Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 (Series IX) are open for subscription for a defined window with settlement on January 05, 2021. The issue price is published for the subscription period, and a per gram discount is available to investors who apply online and pay via digital mode, making a reduced issue price applicable to such eligible applicants.