At the beginning of 2026, specifically in January, Kyrgyzstan is witnessing a significant increase in prices for refined gold, as confirmed by data provided by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.
As of January 27 of this year, the selling price of one gram of gold is 15,745.5 soms, while the National Bank offers a buyback price of 15,667.5 soms.
The cost of one troy ounce (31.1035 grams) in sales reaches 454,038.5 soms, while the purchase price is 447,329 soms.
The increase in the domestic market is related to the rise in gold prices on international exchanges. On January 26, 2026, the spot price of gold on global markets exceeded $5,000 per troy ounce, fluctuating between $5,080 and $5,110.
The next day, January 27, the quotes slightly decreased, but remained high, ranging between $5,060 and $5,070 per ounce.
Comparing with the beginning of January, it can be noted that gold prices in Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased. In the first days of the month, the price of one gram was around 14,000 soms, and one ounce was approximately 404,000 soms, indicating more than a 12 percent increase over a short period.
The National Bank emphasizes that the prices for measured gold bars are revised daily, taking into account changes in the global precious metals market and fluctuations in exchange rates.
It is worth noting that the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is engaged in the sale and buyback of refined gold bars weighing from one to 100 grams.
