Chennai · 21 August

Old silver exchange value

What a jeweller is likely to pay for old silver — anklets, vessels, coins — once fineness and melting loss are accounted for.

g

Fineness

Rate used · ₹265 / g · at 999 fine

%

Usually higher than for gold, since refining silver loses more — often 10% to 25%

Metal value
₹24,537
Less deduction
− ₹3,681
You receive
₹20,856

An estimate. Unmarked silver is assayed at the counter and may test lower than you expect, and deductions differ between shops. Ask for the fineness and the deduction in writing before handing anything over.