It's a measure of the silver's purity, on a scale of 1 to 1000. I.e. it is 999/1000, or 99.9% pure.
If it does not say .999 on it somewhere, then it is probably not silver.
Real silver can have many different markings, ranging from 750 to 999- depending on the piece, common marks are : 800, 900, 925, 950. Or on bullion (bars, coins.) 999.
It's not really a coin, it's a bullion piece sold for its silver content and not for spending. The current price of silver is about $17 per ounce.
Plata is silver, 999 refers to the fineness. It means pure silver.
The weight of 999 silver depends on the specific product, with common examples being a 1 oz silver coin weighing 31.1 grams or a 10 oz silver bar weighing 311.03 grams. The purity level is always 99.9% silver.
Only the U.S. bullion Silver Eagle coins contain .999% silver.
There are various chemical (and other) ways to test the purity of silver... however, you wouldn't want to do this for bullion as it could diminish the value. Legitimate silver bullion will be marked ".999 Fine" and will have information such as the mint or maker. Stick with well known brands such as Englehard or Johnson-Matthey if possible.
If you're referring to the silver American Eagle bullion rounds, then no. They're all .999 silver.
Yes, "999 fine silver" and "999 pure silver" refer to the same thing, which means the silver is 99.9% pure. This is a high level of purity commonly used in bullion and jewelry.
it would depend on the size and weight of the pendant
999 silver is considered to be fine silver, meaning it is 99.9% pure silver. This high level of purity makes it a popular choice for investment-grade silver products such as bullion bars and coins.
If it does not say .999 on it somewhere, then it is probably not silver.
Real silver can have many different markings, ranging from 750 to 999- depending on the piece, common marks are : 800, 900, 925, 950. Or on bullion (bars, coins.) 999.
There are several silver bullion coins that prominently display the term "silver bullion" on them. Examples include the Silver Bullion Coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, which features the words "SILVER BULLION" along with a maple leaf design. Another well-known option is the American Silver Eagle coin, widely recognized as a popular silver bullion investment. While not explicitly labeled as "silver bullion," its one troy ounce of .999 fine silver content makes it a sought-after investment choice. Keep in mind that there are other silver coins available for bullion investment, even if they don't have the specific term "silver bullion" on them. These coins typically have high silver purity and are widely accepted in the precious metals market.
7-4-11>>> The coin is actually an American Silver Eagle bullion coin that is made from one ounce of .999 pure silver.
These "coins" are really bullion pieces sold for their silver content. The "999" means it is 999/1000 of an ounce of pure silver. At current (07/2008) prices that's worth about $18.
It's unlikely to be an antique because silver bullion coins did not come onto the market until the 1980s and 90s. One oz. of silver is worth about $14 at today's rates.