Understanding Gold Tolas: A Traditional Measure of Precious Wealth
Gold has been treasured for centuries as a symbol of wealth, beauty, and security. While most of the world measures gold in grams or ounces, in South Asia and the Middle East, a traditional unit of measurement still holds cultural and economic significance — the gold tola.
What is a Gold Tola?
The word tola originates from the Sanskrit term “tol,” meaning weight....