970
970 silver · 97% pure
970 means 97% pure silver — a high silver standard recognised in India (under IS 2112), above both sterling and Britannia. Bright and soft, it's a regional fine-silver grade struck as “970”, closer to pure silver than the everyday 925.
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Why 97%?
India's silver standard lists several grades up toward near-pure; 970 is one of the higher ones, at 97% pure.
The higher purity gives brightness and softness, placing it between Britannia (958) and fine silver (999) — purer than most jewellery silver, and softer with it.
And the standards around it
- 970970 silver
- 97% — a high Indian standard.
How 1 countries strike 970
The number means the same metal everywhere — but every country marks it differently. Some strike a national emblem beside it; others, like the United States, mark it in type alone. Tap a country for its full system.
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What people actually ask
Is 970 real silver?
Yes — 97% pure, a high silver standard. Solid silver, not plated.
Where is 970 silver used?
It's recognised in India's silver standard (IS 2112), above sterling and Britannia.
How is 970 different from 925?
970 is much purer (97% vs 92.5%) — brighter and softer, closer to fine silver.
What is 970 silver worth?
97% of its weight is silver, tracking the silver price by weight.
A reference guide, not an authentication service. The same number can appear on different metals, and the mark beside it varies by country, date and maker — consult the relevant assay office or standards body for definitive identification.