Investors who purchased sovereign gold bonds 2019-20 Series VIII are set to record 257% returns as the RBI has announced premature redemption rates of ₹14,170/gram. The bonds, which were sold for ₹3,966/gram, will deliver profits of ₹10,204/gram to investors. The actual returns will be higher as they'll include annual interest earned on the bonds, which is paid by the government.