For a more detailed chart of cord colors and the discipline or group they represent, visit our Honor Cord Color Meanings page. STOLES or SASHES are another popular way to represent the unity that exists when in a specific group. The stoles come in a wide variety of colors and often , as with the cords , the color has meaning.
They can easily be purchased through online bullion brokers and can be purchased as low as around 3% to 4% over spot prices. Compare that to the premium for American Silver Eagles, which currently range from about 25% to 30%, and it's pretty clear that 1,000-ounce silver bars are way more cost-effective. It should be noted that 1,000-ounce bars are not weighed precisely. The exact weight of a 1,000-ounce silver bar generally ranges from 995 to 1,005 ounces.
The weight of the U.S. silver half dollar has changed over the course of it's history. In 1794 the silver half dollar weighed 13.48 grams and was 89.24 % silver. Then in 183 â¦ 6 the silver half dollar weight was changed to 13.36 grams and was 90% silver. In 1892 the silver half dollar weight was again changed to 12.50 grams which was the weight used until the final 90% silver half dollar struck for circulation was issued in 1964.