Category Archives: Silver

Precious Metals Weights: What Is A Troy Ounce?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by GSM

Many people, even those who invest in precious metals, often fail to recognize that silver, gold and other precious metals … Continue reading →

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Silver History, Part III: 1876 Through 1920

Posted on March 14, 2012 by GSM

As the demand for silver spread in the mid-1870s, both exploitation of silver resources and production innovation surged. The final … Continue reading →

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Silver History, Part II: 1500 through 1875

Posted on March 14, 2012 by GSM

1492 saw a new era in silver production, as the vast land area of the New World yielded silver stores … Continue reading →

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Silver History, Part I: 4,000 BC through 1,500 CE

Posted on March 12, 2012 by GSM

Archealogiccal evidence indicates that modern Turkey, previously known as Anatolia, was the first Old World silver mining hub. Greece and … Continue reading →

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9 Things You May Not Know About Silver

Posted on March 7, 2012 by GSM

1.) The amount of silver that exists above ground is generally believed to be less than the amount of gold … Continue reading →

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Caution is Advised When Cleaning Silver Items

Posted on March 7, 2012 by GSM

Coins, rounds, jewelry and flatware are just a sampling of items found in silver accumulations of investors and collectors, worldwide. … Continue reading →

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Investment Options for Physical Precious Metals Ownership

Posted on March 7, 2012 by GSM

Today’s popular investment trends include ownership of precious metals in physical form. Investing in tangible precious metals assets fulfills the … Continue reading →

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What are the Risks of Owning Paper Silver Instruments Vs. Physical Silver?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by GSM

Price volatility has always been, and continues to be a fundamental characteristic of the silver market. Factors contributing to silver’s … Continue reading →