Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $64.87 per ounce on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, down 0.1% from Tuesday's closing price. Current price of silverThe opening price of silver futures on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 0.1% lower than Tuesday's closing price. 24/7 silver price tracking: Don't forget you can monitor the current price of silver on Yahoo Finance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since the 1970s, silver and gold prices have dramatically increased, but their roles in the economy and their long-term performance are very different. Silver plays a significant role in manufacturing and industrial production; companies use silver to make solar panels, electronics, and medical devices.