Scrap Gold, Silver and Platinum prices dropped 17th Feb, 2016

Published: Feb 19, 2016 10:21

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The daily scrap gold, silver and platinum prices declined on 17th February, 2016.

By Paul Ploumis (ScrapMonster Author)

February 18, 2016 01:57:23 AM

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold and silver prices - hallmarked and non- hallmarked declined Wednesday, 17th February, 2016 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. Platinum scrap prices too slumped.

In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices were down by $ 5.44 per Oz. The prices of 18 carat and 22 carat gold scrap inched lower by $ 6.99 and $ 8.53 per Oz respectively.9 carat gold scrap also went lower by $ 3.49 per Oz. The price of Platinum scrap saw cut of $ 3.64 per Oz to reach $ 680.27 per Oz. Silver scrap prices too closed slightly on the lower side at $12.55 per Oz, edging lower by $ 0.08 per Oz.

In the Non-Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices edged lower by $ 5.15 per Oz. The prices of 18 carat and 22 carat gold scrap were down $ 6.60 and $ 8.07 per Oz respectively. 9 carat gold scrap also was down $ 3.30 per Oz. Platinum scrap prices fell by $ 3.64 per Oz. Meantime, Non-hallmarked silver scrap prices witnessed a fall of $ 0.07 per Oz.

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