Tag Archives: Silver

What Causes Silver to Tarnish?

Silver is one of the least reactive elements in the periodic table. At moderate temperatures, neither water or oxygen will … Continue reading

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National Mints See First Quarter Losses in Silver Coin Sales

In the first half of 2012 spot gold has outperformed silver. Although gold has risen less than one percent, silver … Continue reading

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Fed’s Extension of Operation Twist Accelerates Precious Metals Valuation Slide

Lack of action from the Federal Reserve to use quantitative easing to stimulate the sluggish US economy has caused precious … Continue reading

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy Silver?

Fearing plummeting prices in precious metals, not all are aware of what all can be gained buying silver. Is Now … Continue reading

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Creative Ways to Recycle Items Containing Silver

Since the amount of silver existing on earth constitutes a finite resource, recycling is a way to use silver resources … Continue reading

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Highest Sporting Achievements Rewarded with Silver

The middle of each year brings exciting annual sporting events to North America. From horse racing to hockey, US sports … Continue reading

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Greek Elections Have Little Effect on Precious Metals

Most thought that the Greek elections would bolster stock prices, while precious metals would take a beating. Thus far, this … Continue reading

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This Week’s Gold and Silver Outlook

Gold and silver have been maintaining a very slow upward trend over the last week. Gold rose by 2.31% and … Continue reading

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Mixed Silver Market Signals Create Uncertainty Among Mining Interests

The price of silver has decreased by nearly one-half since its record high of nearly $50 in early 2011. The … Continue reading

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Discontinuing Presidential Silver Dollar Production Saves US Big Bucks

Until the end of 2011, the U.S. Mint has been automatically producing large numbers of one dollar coins bearing images … Continue reading

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Silver Solder Often Used for Light Structural Bonding

Soldering is a process by which two metal objects are joined together. This technique works by melting a composite metal … Continue reading

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“Paper Silver” Supply Greatly Exceeds Physical Metal Availability

Financial derivatives that involve precious metals, although claiming to represent a physical product, may not have actual metal to back … Continue reading

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