APMEX 1 Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver Bar

This item is a 1 troy ounce investment-grade silver bullion bar produced by APMEX (American Precious Metals Exchange). The bar is rectangular with rounded corners and features a polished, frosted finish typical of modern minting processes. The obverse displays the 'APMEX' logo prominently at the top, followed by the text 'American Precious Metals Exchange'. Below the branding, the weight and purity are clearly stamped as '1 TROY OUNCE' and '.999 FINE SILVER'. The bottom section features a circular seal containing the APMEX logo with an eagle and stars, surrounded by the company name and weight repetition. The bar is currently stored in a protective clear plastic flip, which has likely prevented significant scratches or mechanical wear. However, visible tarnish or toning is developing along the peripheries and edges, appearing as a darker yellowish to brownish patina, which is common for silver exposed to air over time. The strike is crisp with well-defined lettering and no visible signs of metal shaving or significant denting. This is a contemporary bullion product intended for investment purposes rather than numismatic collectibility.