Silver market chart
Historical benchmark in CNY per troy ounce; weight conversions are shown in the tables.
Silver Price Chart in CNY per Chi
Live silver price history in Chinese Yuan (CNY) per chi. Toggle 24H, 7D, 30D, and 1Y ranges to analyze silver trends.
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= 3.7500 grams
= 0.120565 troy ounces
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Silver price by weight
| Weight | Grams | Spot value (CNY) |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Ounce | 31.1035 | — |
| Gram | 1 | — |
| Kilogram | 1000 | — |
| Pennyweight | 1.55517 | — |
| Tola | 11.6638 | — |
| Tael (Hong Kong) | 37.429 | — |
| Tael (Shanghai / Mainland China) | 50 | — |
| Tael (Taiwan) | 37.5 | — |
| Grain | 0.0648 | — |
| Momme | 3.75 | — |
| Baht | 15.244 | — |
| Chi | 3.75 | — |
| Don | 3.75 | — |
| Mesghal | 4.6875 | — |
What is a Chi? Silver weight, conversions and local use
Definition. The chi (3.75 g) is one tenth of a Vietnamese luong (tael) and the everyday unit for gold in Vietnam. Locally it is written chỉ. One chi equals 3.75 grams, or 0.12057 troy ounces, which at today's silver spot price works out to — CNY.
Where it is used. SJC bars are sold in 1 chi, 5 chi and 1 luong sizes, and jewellery is quoted in chi with the purity stated as 24K, 18K or 610. The unit is the trading standard in Vietnam.
Pricing conventions. Vietnamese SJC-branded gold has historically traded well above the world price because of import limits, so a local chi quote and a converted world price can differ substantially. Silver is bulkier per unit of value, so quotes in small traditional units are usually a conversion, while real trade happens in kilogram and 1 000 oz bars.
Good to know. One luong equals 10 chi equals 37.5 g, matching the Taiwanese tael.
Silver price per Chi in CNY — quick conversion table
| Quantity | Grams | Troy ounces | Value (CNY) |
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| 1 chi | 3.75 g | 0.1206 oz t | — |
| 5 chis | 18.75 g | 0.6028 oz t | — |
| 10 chis | 37.5 g | 1.2057 oz t | — |
| 100 chis | 375 g | 12.0565 oz t | — |
Values are calculated from the live XAG spot price converted into Chinese Yuan and refresh with the price above.
Buying Silver in China: local market, taxes and premiums
At the live price shown above per chi, the price you see here is the international XAG spot price converted into Chinese Yuan. Physical buyers in China pay that reference plus a premium, and local trading is concentrated around Shanghai, through the Shanghai Gold Exchange. Buyers there generally watch the Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price in yuan per gram as the day's reference.
Taxes and duties. Silver, platinum and palladium are taxed as ordinary goods, with platinum popular for bridal jewellery. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. That is why the shop price of silver in CNY can sit noticeably above the spot value of the same chi of metal.
How people usually buy. The common routes in China are Shanghai Gold Exchange members, bank gold accumulation plans, Chow Tai Fook and other chains and online platforms. The products most often quoted locally include 50 g and 100 g bars, Panda coins, 999 gold jewellery, SGE Au99.99 contracts.
Local conventions. Mainland buyers price gold per gram and by the metric tael (50 g); the SGE benchmark can trade at a premium or discount to London. Before you buy, compare the dealer's asking price per chi with the live silver price above, and check the buy-back spread the same dealer offers — that round-trip cost matters more than a small difference in the headline CNY quote.
Market information only, updated with live prices. Not tax or investment advice; tax rules in China can change.
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About Silver Price in CNY
What is Silver?
Silver is a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal with the highest electrical conductivity of any element.
History
Silver has been known since ancient times. It was one of the first five metals discovered by humans, along with gold, copper, lead, and iron.
Common Uses
Interesting Facts
- •Silver has the highest electrical conductivity of any element
- •Silver has antimicrobial properties
- •The word 'silver' appears in many languages as a root for 'money'
Silver Price Per Chi in Chinese Yuan
The current silver price per chi in Chinese Yuan (CNY) is updated in real-time based on international market rates. Silver is traded globally and its price fluctuates based on supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors.
When buying or selling silver in China, it's important to understand that prices are typically quoted in troy ounces on international markets. Our converter helps you easily calculate the price in chis, which may be more practical for local transactions.
The chi is a Vietnamese unit of weight for gold, equal to 3.75 grams. This unit is commonly used when trading silver in various markets around the world.
Silver Long-Term Returns vs Current CNY Price
How silver has performed over 1, 5, 10, and 20 years against today's spot price (USD/oz). Useful for China investors tracking silver in CNY.
| Period | Start date | Price then | Return |
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Historical prices are approximate annual averages, interpolated between anchor years (1980–2026).
Silver price in CNY – FAQ
How much does one ounce of silver cost in CNY today?
One troy ounce of silver currently costs approximately the live spot price shown on this page. This live spot price is refreshed every 5 minutes from MetalflowAPI market data and reflects the international XAG/CNY rate.
What is the current silver rate in China today?
The current silver rate in China is the live spot price shown on this page per chi. Prices refresh every 5 minutes and follow the international Silver spot price converted to Chinese Yuan.
How much is 1 chi of silver in CNY?
1 chi of silver equals the live spot price shown on this page today. This is calculated from the live spot price per troy ounce, converted via the CNY exchange rate (1 chi = 3.75 grams).
How is the silver price per chi calculated?
The silver price per chi is calculated by converting the international spot price (quoted per troy ounce in USD) to CNY using the current exchange rate, then converting to the chi weight unit (1 chi = 3.75 grams).
Do I pay tax or VAT when buying silver in China?
Silver, platinum and palladium are taxed as ordinary goods, with platinum popular for bridal jewellery. Always confirm the current rule with the dealer, because the tax treatment changes the real cost per chi more than small differences in the CNY spot quote.
Where do people usually buy silver in China?
The usual routes are Shanghai Gold Exchange members, bank gold accumulation plans, Chow Tai Fook and other chains, online platforms. Local trading is centred on Shanghai, through the Shanghai Gold Exchange, and the products most often quoted are 50 g and 100 g bars, Panda coins, 999 gold jewellery, SGE Au99.99 contracts.
Why is the shop price of silver higher than the spot price in CNY?
Retail prices add a dealer premium covering refining, minting, shipping, insurance and margin, plus any local tax. Silver is bulkier and cheaper per unit, so shipping, storage and consumption taxes matter far more to the final price than they do for gold. Compare the asking price per chi with the live spot value above, and check the dealer's buy-back spread.
Which price reference does the China silver market follow?
Local buyers generally follow the Shanghai Gold Benchmark Price in yuan per gram, converted into Chinese Yuan (CNY). Mainland buyers price gold per gram and by the metric tael (50 g); the SGE benchmark can trade at a premium or discount to London.