Gold, Silver ease on bearish global advice

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:54 [IST]

Mumbai, Feb 28 (UNI) Spot Gold and Silver today eased on bearish global advice in the closing session, traders at the Bombay Bullion Association said.

Following are the closing rates of Silver and Gold: Silver (per kg) 999 fineness grade : Rs 20,550 (20,695), Gold (per 10 gm): Gold 99.5 purity standard mint : Rs 9,715 (9,820), Gold 99.9 purity pure gold : Rs 9,765 (9,865).

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