Fine Silver
(999)
LKR 9,352.70
1 tola
Sri Lanka silver references in LKR with Ridi/Velli context, Colombo market notes, VAT guidance, and city spread checks.
Sri Lanka silver rate today is LKR 9,353 per tola, LKR 802 per gram, and LKR 801,857 per kilogram. Ridi (රිදී) / Velli (வெள்ளி) pricing is tracked by Colombo dealers and city markets before VAT and making charges are added.
Sri Lanka silver prices in LKR with per tola, gram, and kilogram benchmarks, Colombo market context, VAT guidance, bilingual keyword support, and calculator tools.
Fine Silver
(999)
LKR 9,352.70
1 tola
Fine Silver
(999)
LKR 8,018.57
10 grams
Fine Silver
(999)
LKR 801.86
1 gram
Fine Silver
(999)
LKR 801,856.70
1 kilogram
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Estimated Value
LKR 801.86
LKR 801.86 per gram
Weight in grams: 1.000
Local silver trend for Sri Lanka. Use this chart with the daily table to spot short-term momentum.
This table shows the recent change in silver prices for Sri Lanka across the latest market history points.
| Date | Per Tola | Per 10g | Per Gram | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | LKR 8,870.24 | LKR 7,604.93 | LKR 760.49 | -1.17% |
| May 30, 2026 | LKR 8,975.67 | LKR 7,695.32 | LKR 769.53 | +2.13% |
| May 29, 2026 | LKR 8,788.76 | LKR 7,535.07 | LKR 753.51 | -0.95% |
| May 28, 2026 | LKR 8,873.29 | LKR 7,607.54 | LKR 760.75 | -0.62% |
| May 27, 2026 | LKR 8,929.06 | LKR 7,655.36 | LKR 765.54 | +1.52% |
| May 26, 2026 | LKR 8,795.60 | LKR 7,540.93 | LKR 754.09 | -0.34% |
| May 25, 2026 | LKR 8,825.25 | LKR 7,566.36 | LKR 756.64 | -1.02% |
| May 24, 2026 | LKR 8,916.50 | LKR 7,644.59 | LKR 764.46 | +1.76% |
| May 23, 2026 | LKR 8,762.70 | LKR 7,512.73 | LKR 751.27 | -1.79% |
| May 22, 2026 | LKR 8,922.04 | LKR 7,649.34 | LKR 764.93 | 0.00% |
Sri Lanka city rows generally follow a common benchmark, with Colombo often showing the tightest practical retail spread.
| City | SYM | Per Tola | Per Gram | Per 10g | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | C | LKR 9,354.57 | LKR 802.02 | LKR 8,020.17 | ||
| Kandy | K | LKR 9,358.31 | LKR 802.34 | LKR 8,023.38 | ||
| Galle | G | LKR 9,359.25 | LKR 802.42 | LKR 8,024.18 | ||
| Negombo | N | LKR 9,357.38 | LKR 802.26 | LKR 8,022.58 | ||
| Jaffna | J | LKR 9,362.05 | LKR 802.66 | LKR 8,026.59 | ||
| Kurunegala | K | LKR 9,360.18 | LKR 802.50 | LKR 8,024.98 |
Colombo's Sea Street (Pettah) remains the most recognized precious-metals market in Sri Lanka and often provides the tightest silver quote reference. Regional city markets usually track Colombo with modest spread differences.
| Category | Typical Tax | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silver bullion | 15% VAT | Invoice-level treatment may vary by dealer setup |
| Silver jewelry | 15% VAT + making | Retail invoices include workmanship premium |
| City spread | Dealer-based | Colombo typically most competitive |
In Sri Lanka, silver is commonly searched as Ridi (රිදී) in Sinhala and Velli (வெள்ளி) in Tamil. Including both terms improves local-language discoverability and buyer clarity.
| Purity | Mark | Use in Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9% | 999 | Investment bullion |
| 92.5% | 925 | Sterling jewelry |
| 80.0% | 800 | Older silverware |
| 75.0% | 750 | Selected traditional pieces |
Post-crisis wealth-protection behavior increased interest in silver and gold as tangible savings instruments for many households in Sri Lanka.
Silver prices in Sri Lanka are driven by international XAG spot conversion into LKR, local retail spread, and VAT treatment. Colombo's Sea Street market often sets the tightest practical benchmark, while regional cities can trade at a modest premium. Since the 2022 economic shock, more households track precious metals as a store-of-value hedge in local currency terms. For related markets, check gold rate in Sri Lanka and copper rate today.
Need a broader market view? Track the live gold rate in Sri Lanka, compare metals on the markets page, or use the currency converter before pricing imported bullion.
Disclaimer: Silver rates are indicative market references based on source data and may vary by city, dealer, spread, taxes, purity, and physical delivery charges. This page is for informational use only and not financial advice.