Pan American 1 Troy ounce Silver Bars are minted from .999 fine silver. They feature the well-known silver hammer logo of Pan American Silver on the obverse. Product Type: Bullion Size: 1 1/8 inch x 2 inch (29mm x 50mm) Bar Material: 1 oz .999 Silver About silver: For thousands of years, silver has been used as a form of currency. Silver was the preferred unit of exchange in nearly every early culture worldwide. Today's paper money derives its purchasing power only through confidence in a nation's ability to maintain a "prudent fiscal policy." In turbulent times, such as those we are experiencing in the world today, diversifying your savings/investment strategy by adding silver may be a smart move. Indeed, many experts suggest that 10% to 15% of portfolio assets be in precious metals. Learn more about adding silver to your portfolio here. IMPORTANT! The retail price reflects today's market price for this silver product. Market prices for silver, like the prices of all commodities, fluctuate daily.