Scrap Gold, Silver and Platinum market update on 28th March, 2017

Published: Mar 29, 2017 17:56

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The daily scrap gold prices - hallmarked and non- hallmarked dropped marginally Tuesday, 28th March, 2017 on the ScrapMonster Price Index.

By Paul Ploumis

March 29, 2017 02:30:48 AM

ALBANY (Scrap Monster): The daily scrap gold prices - hallmarked and non- hallmarked dropped marginally Tuesday, 28^th March, 2017 on the ScrapMonster Price Index. The prices of Platinum rose marginally, whereas silver scrap prices remained flat over the previous day.

In the Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices were down by $ 1.84 per Oz. The prices of 18 carat and 22 carat gold scrap inched lower by $ 2.36 and $ 2.89 per Oz respectively.9 carat gold scrap also declined by $ 1.18 per Oz. The price of Platinum scrap increased by $9.48 to touch $712.35 per Oz. Silver scrap prices remained unchanged at $14.77 per Oz.

In the Non-Hallmarked category, the 14 carat gold scrap prices dropped by $ 1.74 per Oz. The prices of 18 carat and 22 carat gold scrap were down by $ 2.24 and $ 2.73 per Oz respectively. 9 carat gold scrap also was down by $ 1.12 per Oz. Platinum scrap prices witnessed a rise of $9.48 when compared with the previous day. Meantime, Non-hallmarked silver scrap prices remained flat at $13.11 per Oz.

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