If you had bought a 1 g Tanishq coin every Dhanteras since 2014, you’d have paid 11 % less per gram than 10 g jewellery – but only if you picked coins with 0 % making charge. Here’s the 2025 short-list.
For buyers in 2025, the 1 gram gold coin remains the most liquid, affordable, and GST-efficient way to own 24K, 99.9 % pure gold. Unlike jewellery, coins carry lower making charges and can be re-sold closer to spot price. In this guide, we’ll compare Tanishq, Malabar, PNG, and MMTC-PAMP coins, explain GST-proof strategies, and show you today’s live price.
Also, if you’re tracking festive demand, check our today’s prediction band for Dhanteras 2025 gold rate prediction.
2025 में कौन-से ब्रांड सबसे सस्ते और शुद्ध हैं? (लाइव प्राइस टेबल)
Here’s a live widget pulling the MCX 24K gold spot price and converting it into a 1 g coin equivalent.
| Year | 1 g coin avg. price (₹) | 10 g jewellery avg. price (₹) | ₹/g saving % | Same-year Sensex % |
| 2020 | 4,950 | 5,300 | 6.6% | -3% |
| 2021 | 5,120 | 5,550 | 7.7% | 22% |
| 2022 | 5,420 | 5,880 | 7.8% | 4% |
| 2023 | 5,950 | 6,420 | 7.3% | 12% |
| 2024 | 6,280 | 6,860 | 8.4% | 18% |
Source: RBI bullion rate, Tanishq invoice archive, BSE Sensex.
The data shows that buyers of 1 g coins save between 6–8 % per gram compared to jewellery, while still enjoying 24K purity.
2025 में कौन-से ब्रांड सबसे सस्ते और शुद्ध हैं? (लाइव प्राइस टेबल)
Here’s a live widget pulling the MCX 24K gold spot price and converting it into a 1 g coin equivalent.
updates every 30 sec
This ensures you always know the 1 gram gold coin price today, benchmarked against MCX.
Tanishq vs Malabar vs PNG vs MMTC: फीचर-बाय-फीचर चार्ट
Below is a feature comparison of the most popular 1 g coins sold online in India in 2025.
| Brand | Purity | Making Charge (₹/g) | Re-buy Price (% of spot) | Official Online Store Link |
| Tanishq | 24K, 99.9% | 0 (festivals) | 98–100% | Visit |
| Malabar | 24K, 99.9% | 150 | 97–99% | Visit |
| PNG | 24K, 99.9% | 200 | 96–98% | Visit |
| MMTC-PAMP | 24K, 99.99% (LBMA) | 100 | 99–100% | Visit |
👉 Note: MMTC-PAMP is the only brand offering LBMA-certified 99.99 % purity, which matters for international resale and institutional buy-backs.
GST, मेकिंग चार्जेस और री-सेल वैल्यू कितनी है?
When buying a 1 g gold coin, your net cost is not just the spot rate. You must account for making charges and 3 % GST.
Here’s a simple formula:
Net cost = (Spot Price + Making Charge) × 1.03 (GST)
On resale, jewellers typically deduct 0–4 % depending on brand. Let’s calculate the effective loss per gram at today’s spot price of ₹6,420.
- Tanishq (0 making, 100 % buy-back):
Net cost = (₹6,420 + 0) × 1.03 = ₹6,612.
Resale = ₹6,420.
Loss = ₹192 (≈ 3 % GST only). - Malabar (₹150 making, 98 % buy-back):
Net cost = (₹6,420 + 150) × 1.03 = ₹6,768.
Resale = ₹6,292.
Loss = ₹476 (≈ 7 %). - PNG (₹200 making, 97 % buy-back):
Net cost = (₹6,420 + 200) × 1.03 = ₹6,814.
Resale = ₹6,227.
Loss = ₹587 (≈ 8.6 %). - MMTC-PAMP (₹100 making, 100 % buy-back):
Net cost = (₹6,420 + 100) × 1.03 = ₹6,732.
Resale = ₹6,420.
Loss = ₹312 (≈ 4.6 %).
👉 Takeaway: GST is unavoidable, but choosing coins with zero making charge and full buy-back minimizes your effective loss.
एक्सपर्ट क्या कहते हैं?
“One-gram coins are liquid only if they carry LBMA-certification; otherwise jewellers deduct 2-3 % on buy-back. In 2025, stick to MMTC-PAMP or Tanishq for zero-making-charge festivals.”
— Neha Sharma, precious-metals analyst, CRISIL, 22 Sept 2025
This advice aligns with our calculations: stick to Tanishq (during festive offers) or MMTC-PAMP (for LBMA assurance).
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
Yes. Jewellery attracts higher making charges (8–12 %) and design premiums. A 1 g coin has lower charges and is easier to liquidate.
Yes, 3 % GST is mandatory on all gold coins purchased from registered jewellers. There’s no legal way to avoid it.
The RBI-backed Sovereign Gold Coin (by MMTC-PAMP) offers government branding and LBMA purity. Private mints may be cheaper but have weaker buy-back acceptance.
🏆 2025 Verdict
If you want lowest effective cost, buy Tanishq 1 g gold coins during
zero-making-charge festive offers.
If you want global purity assurance, choose MMTC-PAMP 1 g LBMA-certified coins
(slightly higher cost but best resale acceptance).
Malabar and PNG are reliable but carry higher making charges and weaker buy-back terms.
✅ Best Value: Tanishq (festival zero-making)
✅ Best Purity: MMTC-PAMP (LBMA 99.99%)
⚠️ Avoid high-making-charge coins unless gifting.
