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On 4 November, gold and silver prices fell across India ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali 2026, according to Livemint, which noted declines in the retail rates of 24‑karat, 22‑karat gold and 999 fine silver in major cities. In contrast, DT Next reported that Chennai’s gold price rose on 5 November, with the sovereign increasing by Rs 2,280 to Rs 1,07,080 and the per‑gram price reaching Rs 13,385 after a Rs 285 rise; the previous day, 4 November, the price was Rs 1,04,800 per sovereign. No specific silver figures were provided.
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While hallmarking provides an important means of verifying the purity of precious metals, consumers should not rely solely on the appearance of a silver coin. There are several simple tests that can offer preliminary indications of whether a silver coin is genuine.
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While hallmarking provides an important means of verifying the purity of precious metals, consumers should not rely solely on the appearance of a silver coin. There are several simple tests that can offer preliminary indications of whether a silver coin is genuine.
