The silver market

Silver Demand Surges To Record For February

Zero Hedge,

1 March, 2013

We noted the strange divergence between the surge in physical demand for precious metals and the falling price of gold and silver yesterday and today; sure enough, just as they give back some short-term gains, we find that with one day left in the month, the US Mint has seen the largest demand for physical silver coins ever for a February at 3.37mm ounces. We are sure this all makes perfect sense somewhere in the leasing,  backwardation,  securitization, paper world of precious metals  pricing but one thing appears sure, more than just Russia is backing up the truck for physical bullion.

Data: US Mint