hah!
Back then, the US government struck a huge number of 1 ozt, .999 fine "silver trade units" and sold them to the public through the US Assay Office. It brought their nonsense to an end.
Those items still float around in the silver bullion market; I bought a few once as an historical curiosity.
Now you can but American Eagles. It is the majority of my silver holdings.
No not exactly, they were made in rounds, bars, etc…….they were made from the US Strategic Silver supply when they liquidated it…..there gonna wish they never did that ( they already have).
Those US Strategic Silver Bars and rounds carry about a twenty percent plus premium over spot.
A quick check on sold eBay shows the 10 oz US Strategic Silver Reserve bars bringing $ 480 plus, add shipping, a very nice 25 percent over spot!