Many coin collectors wonder why silver isn't as high in value as gold right now. As of March 17th 2011, silver is at $35.00 an ounce while gold is at $1,400.00 The reason silver isn't as high as gold is because it is being used for many other things besides coins.
Coins are melted down and used for refrigeration lining. This silver lining is what keeps the food and drinks in your refrigerator nice and cold.
Silver is made to make many pieces of jewelry. In fact, you can sell your silver coins at a jewelry store by taking them in for them to melt it down to make jewelry. Silver rings, necklaces, and bracelets can all be made from silver.
Computers are filled with pieces of silver. In order to find out how much silver is in your computer you will need to use something called nitric acid. If you plan on taking your computer apart to test how much silver you have in your computer, you will need to check with your state laws, as in some states this chemical is illegal.
When dentists fill in cavities they are using a silver filling. They use silver because it lasts longer. Dentist offices also use silver in the instruments and equipment in their office.
There are many medical uses for silver because of its healing properties. Before antibiotics were created, silver was used to treat people's infections. Wound dressings are another medical item that contains silver that is still used today.
Well done list.
Didn't know about silver in computers and refrigerator lining. Thanks for a great list. H5
great list
No wonder why everybody wants my old refrigerator! Great article and a great idea for a list! Ping Ya!
A very nice and interesting list. Had no idea about the refrigerator lining! I have two .999 % pure silver dollars that I use for making colloidal silver at home.
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