Fine Silver
(999)
LKR 9,262.57
1 tola
SilverSilver Rate / Sri Lanka
Silver Rate in Sri Lanka Today — Ridi & Velli Price
Sri Lanka silver references in LKR with Ridi/Velli context, Colombo market notes, VAT guidance, and city spread checks.
Updated: May 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Currency: LKR
Down -1.88%
Sri Lanka silver rate today is LKR 9,263 per tola, LKR 794 per gram, and LKR 794,129 per kilogram. Ridi (රිදී) / Velli (வெள்ளி) pricing is tracked by Colombo dealers and city markets before VAT and making charges are added.
Silver Rate Today in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka silver prices in LKR with per tola, gram, and kilogram benchmarks, Colombo market context, VAT guidance, bilingual keyword support, and calculator tools.
SilverFine Silver
(999)
LKR 7,941.29
10 grams
SilverFine Silver
(999)
LKR 794.13
1 gram
SilverFine Silver
(999)
LKR 794,129.20
1 kilogram
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Estimated Value
LKR 794.13
LKR 794.13 per gram
Weight in grams: 1.000
Sri Lanka Silver Price Chart (per tola)
Local silver trend for Sri Lanka. Use this chart with the daily table to spot short-term momentum.
Silver Rate in Sri Lanka for Last 10 Days
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 17, 2026 | LKR 9,262.57 | LKR 7,941.29 | LKR 794.13 | -1.88% |
| May 15, 2026 | LKR 9,439.68 | LKR 8,093.14 | LKR 809.31 | -8.67% |
| May 14, 2026 | LKR 10,336.21 | LKR 8,861.78 | LKR 886.18 | -4.47% |
| May 13, 2026 | LKR 10,820.21 | LKR 9,276.74 | LKR 927.67 | +4.41% |
| May 12, 2026 | LKR 10,362.75 | LKR 8,884.54 | LKR 888.45 | -0.42% |
| May 11, 2026 | LKR 10,405.96 | LKR 8,921.59 | LKR 892.16 | +6.33% |
| May 08, 2026 | LKR 9,786.36 | LKR 8,390.37 | LKR 839.04 | +0.87% |
| May 07, 2026 | LKR 9,701.88 | LKR 8,317.94 | LKR 831.79 | +3.76% |
| May 06, 2026 | LKR 9,350.09 | LKR 8,016.33 | LKR 801.63 | +5.07% |
| May 05, 2026 | LKR 8,899.33 | LKR 7,629.87 | LKR 762.99 | 0.00% |
Silver Prices in Cities of Sri Lanka
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 9,264.42 | LKR 794.29 | LKR 7,942.88 | |
| Kandy | K | LKR 9,268.12 | LKR 794.61 | LKR 7,946.06 | |
| Galle | G | LKR 9,269.05 | LKR 794.69 | LKR 7,946.85 | |
| Negombo | N | LKR 9,267.20 | LKR 794.53 | LKR 7,945.26 | |
| Jaffna | J | LKR 9,271.83 | LKR 794.92 | LKR 7,949.23 | |
| Kurunegala | K | LKR 9,269.98 | LKR 794.77 | LKR 7,947.65 |
Colombo Sea Street and VAT in Sri Lanka
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 |
Ridi / Velli Keywords and Purity Guide
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.
Why Silver Prices Change
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.
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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.