What is the spot price of silver?

It is the current market price for one troy ounce of silver for immediate delivery in the wholesale market. It is the starting point for the metal value of silver coins and bars.

How much silver is in an American Silver Eagle?

One troy ounce of .999 fine silver.

Why do silver coins cost more than the spot price?

Spot is the price of raw metal for immediate delivery in large wholesale amounts. A coin adds the cost of minting, distribution and, for certified coins, grading, plus whatever collectors will pay for its rarity, grade or label. That difference is called the premium.

Silver spot price

The live spot price of silver in U.S. dollars per troy ounce. Silver moves more sharply than gold in percentage terms, so the chart can swing widely in a single day.

Chart by TradingView. Spot quotes for information only; they are not our buy or sell prices.

Silver price questions

What is the spot price of silver?: It is the current market price for one troy ounce of silver for immediate delivery in the wholesale market. It is the starting point for the metal value of silver coins and bars.
How much silver is in an American Silver Eagle?: One troy ounce of .999 fine silver.
Why do silver coins cost more than the spot price?: Spot is the price of raw metal for immediate delivery in large wholesale amounts. A coin adds the cost of minting, distribution and, for certified coins, grading, plus whatever collectors will pay for its rarity, grade or label. That difference is called the premium.