Gold Silver Price Ratio
When the first coins were made over 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece, the ratio of gold to silver was generally between 10:1 and 13.5:1, depending on the relative proximity of gold or silver mines. In the 1930's and 1940's the ratio reached 90:1 or higher, and in 1991 it peaked at about 98:1, although we have seen one source which claims over 100:1 peak. Other sources state that the gold silver ratio is no longer relevant in today's markets. We believe it is a worthwhile measure, but would stress that it is difficult if not impossible to state what the ratio "should" be.

Silver
Our page about silver as an investment.

Spot Silver Prices
Live spot silver prices in pounds sterling (GBP).

Live Spot Gold Silver Ratio
Currently the gold:silver ratio is:-

Notes
This market data is provided as a free service for indication or information only. We accept no liability for any errors. It is based on latest available middle spot prices per ounce in US dollars.

Historic Minimum Maximum & Mean Gold Silver Ratios 1970 - 2007
Summary of annualised monthly statistics.

2006 Gold Silver Price Ratio Table

2007 Gold Silver Price Ratio Table

2008 Gold Silver Price Ratio Table

2009 Gold Silver Price Ratio Table

2010 Gold Silver Price Ratio Table

2011 Gold Silver Price Ratio Table
Up to 27th May.

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Gold Silver Price Ratio & Value - Update May 2011
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Highest Historical Silver Bullion Price & Lowest Recent Silver Price
The all-time high price for silver was hit on 18th January 1980 at $49.45 (£21.65) per troy ounce fuelled by Nelson Bunker Hunt's cornering of the market.
Silver then hit a post Bunker Hunt low of $3.54750 or £1.83250 per ounce on 25th February 1991.
In late 2010, silver has broken through a 30 year high of $30 per ounce.