India Post's gold offer for Akshaya Tritiya

For those who are eager to bring wealth and prosperity to one’s doorstep, going by the new-found aura of Akshaya Tritiya, India Post is all set to create avenues for investment in gold coins. And to make the option really attractive for customers, a six per cent discount is being offered on purchases.

On Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on April 24, buying gold is an important part of the worship of Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. India Post is offering the special discount on gold coins of any denomination purchased through post offices during the period from April 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012.At present, gold coins are available at more than 800 post offices across the country.The  gold coins are available with India Post logo in tamper-proof packaging along with certification by internationally recognished  assayers in the  denominations of 0.5 g,1g,5g, 8 g, 10 g, 20 g and 50 g of 24 carat and 99.99 per cent purity The coins are manufactured by the world-renowned Valcambi SA, Switzerland.