Precious metals decline on bearish global advice

Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Prices of silver and gold declined on bearish global advice in the opening session today, according to traders at the bullion market.

Following were today's opening rates : Silver (per kg) .999 fineness grade : Rs 17,820, Gold (per 10 gm): Gold 99.5 purity standard mint: : Rs 9,895, Gold 99.9 purity variety : Rs 9,940.

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