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Price history · 1980s

Silver price in the 1980s

Between the first (1980-01-31) and last (1989-12-29) monthly observations of the 1980s, silver went from $35.28 to $5.22, a decline of 85%, with a high of $35.52 (Feb 1980) and a low of $5.05 (Jun 1986).

Data retrieved 2026-11-03 LBMA benchmark through 2026-09-28, then Bullion Trading LLC closes Methodology

Years in the 1980s

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Sources: LBMA precious metal prices through 2026-09-28 (shown as charts, summaries only; we don't publish daily LBMA price tables); Bullion Trading LLC weekday spot closes afterward. Latest observation for this metal: 2026-11-03; the current month is provisional. Prepared by the Bullion Trading LLC editorial team.