Quarter Coin price today

Quarter Coin Price For many families, the quarter coin is the first step in saving in gold: a small, official and well-known coin that is both a common Nowruz gift and present and affordable on a limited budget. On this page you can see the live price of the Bahar Azadi quarter coin in Toman, along with a chart. Below, we explain the quarter coin's specifications, how to calculate its intrinsic value and bubble, the hidden costs of buying small coins, how it compares with other low-budget gold saving options, and tips on storage and authenticity.

What is a quarter coin and what are its specifications?

A quarter coin weighs one quarter of a full Bahar Azadi coin and is minted by the Central Bank with the same 900 fineness. In the market, as with the half coin, "quarter coin" usually refers to the new design version.

• Total weight: About 2.033 grams
• Fineness: 900 per thousand (21.6 karat)
• Pure gold: About 1.83 grams

So in terms of gold, four quarter coins equal one Emami coin and two quarter coins equal one half coin . But as you will see below, this equality in weight does not translate into equality in price.

Intrinsic value and bubble of the quarter coin

To find out what part of the quarter coin's price is the value of its gold, calculate its intrinsic value:

Quarter coin intrinsic value ≈ 2.033 × 0.9 × price per gram of 24-karat gold

The price per gram of pure gold is obtained by multiplying the global gold ounce price by the open-market dollar rate and dividing by 31.1035. The market price minus this figure is the quarter coin's bubble.

In the Iranian market, the quarter coin's percentage bubble is usually higher than that of the full coin and the half coin. The reason is simple: demand for this coin as a gift and Nowruz present is high, minting and packaging costs are heavier relative to its small gold content, and low-budget buyers have fewer official options. A high bubble means that if the bubble shrinks in the future, the quarter coin's price can fall even without any change in the dollar or the ounce.

Hidden costs of buying small coins

Anyone who buys quarter coins for saving faces another cost besides the bubble: the gap between buying and selling prices. The dealer sells you the coin at one price and at the same moment buys it from you at a lower price. Relative to their value, this gap is usually larger for small coins. So if you buy a quarter coin and sell it after a short time, you have probably made a loss even if the market stayed flat.

That is why the quarter coin is better suited to medium- and long-term holding or as a gift than to short-term buying and selling. Before buying, ask the dealer at what price they would buy the same coin back today.

Quarter coin or other options for small amounts?

If your budget is around one quarter coin, there are several other ways to store value in gold. The table below compares their general features:

None of these options is best for everyone; the choice depends on your goal, holding period and how comfortable you are with the stock market or physical storage.

What moves the quarter coin price?

• Open-market dollar and global ounce: the basis of the quarter coin's price is the same as other coins; to follow events that affect the ounce, check the economic calendar .
• Nowruz and occasions: the quarter coin is one of the most common Nowruz gifts, and demand for it usually rises in the days leading up to Nowruz and family occasions.
• Overall coin market sentiment: when the full coin's bubble grows, small coins usually follow.
• Official supply: coin sales by the Central Bank or on the commodity exchange can ease demand pressure.

Quarter coin, inflation and bank deposits

Many people who buy quarter coins compare it with keeping money in a bank account. The main difference between the two is the type of risk. A bank deposit pays a fixed nominal interest, but if inflation exceeds the interest rate, the money's purchasing power gradually declines; this gap is called a "negative real interest rate". Gold pays no interest, but its value is tied to the dollar and the ounce, and in an economy with high inflation and a depreciating rial, it has been a store of value for many households over the long term.

However, the coin price can stay flat for months in some periods or drop sharply after a surge. So the quarter coin is not a risk-free substitute for a deposit; it is a different asset with a different risk. To see the picture of interest rates around the world and in Iran, review the interest rates page.

Gradual saving with quarter coins

Instead of buying in one go, some people buy a quarter coin every month or every so often. This averages out the purchase price over time and reduces the risk of buying all at once at an expensive point. At the same time, keep in mind that each separate purchase carries its own bubble and buy-sell spread cost. Whichever method you choose, emotional buying after a sharp price jump is one of the most common mistakes in the coin market.

Storing and verifying the authenticity of quarter coins

• Bank seal: a quarter coin in intact bank packaging sells more easily and at a better price; do not open it.
• Weight: a genuine quarter coin weighs about 2.033 grams. Small coins are more often targets of counterfeiting and tampering, so an accurate scale matters.
• Where to buy: buy from a licensed gold shop or exchange office and get an invoice; buying from private ads at below-market prices is highly risky.
• Gift coins: Have coins given as gifts in unofficial decorative boxes and cards checked at a gold shop before selling them.

If you have several quarter coins, don't pile them together in one bag; small coins get scratched when they rub against each other, and scratches lower the price a buyer will offer. A small box with a separate slot for each coin is the simplest way to keep them looking good. See the prices of all coins side by side in the Gold and Coins section .

The information on this page is for general awareness only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Prices are obtained from the stated sources and may differ slightly from the rates at your local gold shop or exchange.