About Us

Silver has been at the center of human civilization for millennia, valued not only as a precious metal, but also as the foundation of money itself. Across continents and cultures, silver became the universal language of trade, carrying with it both trust and beauty.

From the drachmas of ancient Greece to the denarii of Rome, silver coins made commerce possible across the Mediterranean. In medieval Europe, the silver penny became the standard of everyday exchange. In the New World, Spanish pieces of eight spread across oceans, serving as the world’s first truly global currency.

Silver’s influence was just as profound in the East. In China, silver ingots known as sycees became a backbone of commerce for centuries, flowing along the Silk Road and fueling trade with merchants across Asia and beyond. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, China’s economy was heavily based on silver imports, creating one of the earliest examples of a global monetary network. In Japan, silver from the Iwami Ginzan mines helped sustain both domestic trade and international commerce, while in India and Southeast Asia, silver coins carried dynasties through eras of prosperity.

Unlike gold, often hoarded by kings and empires, silver was the currency of the people. It was accessible, reliable, and trusted by merchants, farmers, and families alike. Wherever trade routes stretched, silver carried value, dignity, and stability.

Today, silver continues to be more than a store of value. It is also a metal of innovation, used in medicine, electronics, renewable energy, and space technology. Its unique dual role ensures that silver remains as essential in the modern world as it was in the markets of antiquity.

At Silver88, we honor this timeless legacy by collaborating with some of the finest mints in the world to create coins that are more than collectibles, they are expressions of artistry, heritage, and lasting value. Each piece we produce carries purity, craftsmanship, and a story that connects past and present. Limited in number and meticulously designed, our coins are built to be treasured both for their beauty and for the deeper meaning they represent.

Just as silver was once the currency of the people in the ancient world, today privacy coins are the currency of the people in the digital era. That is why we accept them for their true fungibility, selecting the finest to be exchanged for our custom silver coins and silverware.