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Silver

Overview

  • Chemical symbol: Ag, from the Latin argentums
  • Silver is a metallic chemical element that has the form of a soft, white, lustrous metal.
  • Silver coins are possibly the oldest mass produced form of standardized money tokens, used as coinage since Ancient Greece.
  • Silver bullion coins are purchased to hedge against currency inflation or as a store of value.
  • Silver is used to make ornaments, jewelry, tableware and utensils, and in a variety of industrial applications.

Symbols and Names

  • Symbols: ozt (troy ounce)
  • Symbol: Ag

ISO 4217 Code

XAG

Central Bank

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Currency Subunits

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Denominations

  • Bills: N/A
  • Coins: N/A

Countries Using This Currency

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Currencies Pegged To XAG :

None

XAG Is Pegged To:

None

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