The National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) plans to introduce machines for the purchase and sale of gold bars throughout the year. Special equipment, similar to ATMs for cash withdrawals, will be installed in Dushanbe, allowing individuals to buy and sell gold bars. This was announced by the head of the national financial regulator, Firdavs Tolibzoda, during a news conference in Dushanbe on February 11.
According to Tolibzoda, this initiative will simplify and expand the public’s access to purchasing gold bars.
In recent years, vending machines for buying and selling gold bars have emerged, operating similarly to cash ATMs. These machines, often referred to as "gold vending machines," allow people to buy gold bars or coins, much like they would withdraw cash from a regular ATM. Typically, these machines are installed in large shopping centers, airports, and other public places. The purchasing process includes selecting a gold bar, paying with a bank card, and receiving the selected gold. In some cases, the machines also allow customers to sell their gold back.
Tolibzoda stated that in 2025, a total of 200 kg of gold bars were sold, worth 224 million somoni. He added that the main buyers of the bars were individuals.
The NBT sets and updates the price of the gold bars daily based on the price of one troy ounce of gold (31.1034768 grams) determined by the morning interbank fixing in London. The costs of manufacturing the gold bars, transportation, insurance, and customs duties are also factored into the pricing. The gold used for production is sourced from Tajikistan.
The price of a 5-gram gold bar increased by 1,832.19 somoni (38.34%) throughout 2025 and was set at 6,610.42 somoni as of January 1, 2026. Bars weighing 10, 20, 50, and 100 grams are also available for sale. It’s worth noting that the higher the weight of the bar, the cheaper the gold is for the buyer, and vice versa.
As of February 11, 2026, the prices of gold bars in Tajikistan were set as follows:
Daily Price of Pure Gold Bars (NBT) on 11.02.2026
|
Weight of bars (grams) |
Buyback price (somoni) |
Selling price (somoni) |
|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7686.14 |
7841.41 |
|
10 |
15252.77 |
15560.91 |
|
20 |
30374.47 |
30988.40 |
|
50 |
75724.13 |
77253.93 |
|
100 |
151374.64 |
154432.71 |
The 5-, 10-, 20-, 50- and 100 gram gold bars produced by the National Bank of Tajikistan were released into free circulation in June 2017. The gold bars are sold by the NBT Department of Monetary Circulation and Cash Operations.
Citizens of the country can buy the NBT-produced bars using their passports, no other documents are required.
Each citizen of Tajikistan can buy gold bars totally weighing one kilogram per year.
They are available for purchase at the central NBT office in Dushanbe, as well as in its regional branches. Gold bars can also be bought at the offices of several commercial banks in the country, such as Amonatbank, Spitamen Bank, and Alif Bank.
