Thing to Know Before Buying Silver | Amidst the excitement of the festival season, a lot of gold and silver is being purchased in the markets. There is a surge in demand for silver coins, jewelery and bars in the country on auspicious occasions like Dhanteras and Diwali. In such a situation, many people want to know what is the difference between 999 and 925 silver. Also, which silver is more beneficial to buy? Also, how much GST has to be paid while shopping.