999 fine silver is essentially pure silver- no alloys have been added. There is a tiny amount of impurities that prevent it from being 100% pure silver. It's considered to be investment grade and many investors only buy fine silver bullion bars and coins.
Are 999 fine silver coins worth it?
The 999 fine silver coins are much more expensive than less pure options such as the old 90% silver coins. Of course the fine silver coins look better but they still sell at a high premium above their scrap silver price. For bullion purposes fine silver bars sell at a much lower premium than coins. Markings will be found on every fine silver item.
What is a 1 oz silver bullion bar?
Typically, 1 oz silver bullion bars have a purity of .999. That’s true no matter what brand an investor buys. A bar from a specific brand will have the same purity as a bar from a random brand. As for size, that largely depends on the brand. Naturally, the weight will always amount to 1 oz.
