Ever since the dawn of civilization, people all over have been captivated by the splendor of silver. Silver has marked many historical milestones, celebrations, achievements and special occasions. This fascination of silver began more than 6000 years ago. Historians claim that by 3100 BC, ambassadors to the Egyptian king from Crete brought silver vases as gifts.

As early as 700BC, the Mesopotamian merchants used silver as a form of exchange. Later, many other civilizations came to depend on the inherent value of silver as a trading metal. Today, millions of individuals throughout the world recognize silver's intrinsic value and have included it, as an important component of their investment portfolios.