Para 12 - Redemption - Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22

12. Redemption.- (i) The Gold Bonds shall be repayable on the expiration of eight years from the date of the issue of the Bonds: Provided that premature redemption of Gold Bonds may be permitted after fifth year from the date of issue of Bonds and such repayments will be made on next interest payment date. (ii) On maturity, the Gold Bonds shall be redeemed in Indian Rupees and the redemption price shall be based on simple average of closing price of gold of 999 purity of previous 3 working days, published by the India Bullion and Jewelers Association Limited. (iii) The RBI / depository shall inform the investor one month in advance, about the date of maturity of the Bond.