Silver prices hit a milestone of crossing the $100/ounce mark for the first time in the international market after a record rally that saw the metal's prices rise by 40% in just 23 days. Meanwhile, gold prices in the international market also inched closer to the $5,000/ounce mark, trading at $4,968.30/ounce. Gold had crossed $4,900/ounce for first time on Friday.