Silver as an investment

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Silver may be held as an investment through physical bullion, bullion coins, exchange-traded products, futures and other derivatives, storage accounts, and shares of silver-mining companies. Silver has both industrial and investment demand, with uses including electrical and electronic products, photovoltaics, jewelry, silverware, coins, medals, and other industrial applications. The price of silver is influenced by investment demand, industrial fabrication demand, mine supply, and recycling. In 2025, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated world silver mine production at 26,000 metric tons and world reserves at 610,000 metric tons. Silver is often recovered as a byproduct or coproduct from lead-zinc, copper, and gold mines.

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