How often are silver prices updated?
Silver prices are updated hourly, reflecting the current spot price from major commodity exchanges. Outside market hours, the last trading price is returned.
What currencies are supported?
We support 30+ major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF, INR, and more. The API converts the spot price to your requested currency using current exchange rates.
What is the difference between spot price and retail price?
The spot price is the current market price for immediate delivery of silver. Retail prices for physical silver (coins, bars) typically include premiums above spot for minting, distribution, and dealer margins.
What currencies are supported for conversion?
We support 30+ major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF, INR, CNY, and more. Prices are converted using current exchange rates.
What is a troy ounce?
A troy ounce (31.1035 grams) is the standard unit for measuring precious metals. It's slightly heavier than a regular ounce (28.35 grams). All our per-ounce prices use troy ounces.
Is there a free tier for testing?
Yes! Our free tier includes generous API limits for development and testing. Upgrade to a paid plan for production use with higher rate limits.
