Standardization of the one-troy-ounce format reduces market friction and increases accessibility for silver buyers by simplifying comparisons, storage, and understanding of metal content.
Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (3 articles). Watching for it to gain traction.
"Standardization removes some of the uncertainty that could otherwise make physical precious metals difficult to compare. When a product clearly identifies its weight and purity, buyers can quickly determine the amount of silver it contains."
"One-ounce pieces are easy to count, reasonably compact to store, simple to compare, and divisible when someone owns several of them. The one-ounce format works because it removes complexity from physical silver ownership."
"The troy system has deep historical roots in trade and eventually became firmly established in precious metals markets. Today, quoted gold and silver prices commonly reference troy ounces, giving buyers, sellers, refiners, and dealers a consistent measurement for discussing physical metal."