what does enrich mean regarding a coin
kgb answers Â» Local & Lookup Â» Definitions & Word Origins Â» What does it mean when a coin says its .999 fine silver enriched? The .999 Fine Silver Enriched means that this is not pure silver, but has a heavy silver content. The purity rate for silver bars and rounds is much the same, but they come in 3 typical forms other than jewelry or forks and spoons. Bars and rounds at .999 fine is a higher grade of purity than collectible silver coins, which are typically 90% fine or .900, or sterling silver, which is 92.5% fine or .925.