In terms of the Government of India Notification No.4(5)-B(W&M)/2021 dated May 12, 2021, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2021-22 (Series II) will be opened for the period May 24-28, 2021 with Settlement date June 01, 2021. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be ₹ 4,842 (Rupees Four thousand eight hundred forty two only) – per gram, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated May 21, 2021.             

The 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 ₹ 4,792 (Rupees Four thousand Seven hundred Ninety two only) per gram of gold.

Sovereign Gold Bond digital payment discount allows reduced issue price for investors who subscribe online and pay digitally. The subscription window for Sovereign Gold Bond 2021 22 (Series II) runs May 24-28, 2021 with settlement June 1, 2021; the issue price is Rs. 4,842 per gram, but investors who apply online and pay by digital mode receive a Rs. 50 per gram discount, making their price Rs. 4,792 per gram.