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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20061016
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			iShares Silver Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001330568
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GOLD & SILVER ORES [1040]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-137621
		FILM NUMBER:		061145155

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		45 FREMONT STREET
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94105
		BUSINESS PHONE:		415-597-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		45 FREMONT STREET
		CITY:			SAN FRANCISCO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94105
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