We Pay Cash for Silver
Highest Prices Paid. 24 Hour Payment. Guaranteed.
- Home
- Get a Shipping Label
- Track Pack
- About Us
- Silver Prices
- Sell Silver
- Request Form
- Silver Market
- QuickPay
- Silver Coins & Bars
- Sterling Silver Jewelry
- Sterling Silver Flatware
& Serving Pieces - Broken or Damaged Silver
- Scrap Silver
- Tell a Friend
- Client Testimonials
- Partners
- Cash for Gold
- Cash for Dental Scrap
- Truth About Gold
- Party for Gold
- Cash For Diamonds
- Articles
- Press
- Blog
Articles
SELLING SILVER MADE SIMPLE FOR FAST CASH.
Currently, the rates for silver are at an all-time high and you can take advantage of this great opportunity by gathering all of your unused jewelry and selling it. But rather than getting caught up in a tirade of mistakes people want to know how to sell their gold the easy way! To sell silver the easy way and get the cash that you need is to [ read more ]
GETTING CASH BY SELLING SILVER-SIMPLE STEPS FOR SELLLING GOLD!
Selling silver for cash is a simple process that any consumer can handle on their own. Many people are inexperienced with selling silver for cash and are unaware that it only takes a little bit of research to find a great silver buying business.
Selling Silver For Cash:
People have been using and selling silver for thousands of years. It [ read more ]
SELLING SILVER IS EASY-SIMPLE STEPS FOR SELLLING GOLD!
Selling silver for cash is a simple process that any consumer can handle on their own. Many people are inexperienced with selling gold for cash and are unaware that it only takes a little bit of research to find a great gold buying business.
Selling Silver For Fast Cash:
People have been using and selling silver for profit for thousands of [ read more ]
THE POPULARITY OF SELLING SILVER!
Many people are asking about “why is selling silver so popular?” There are thousands of individuals that do not know exactly how much can be made by selling unwanted and unused g items. Cash for Silver USA can take it from just being a hobby to being a benefit for you selling your Silver.
Why Is Selling Silver So Popular?
In recent times, [ read more ]
The Panda has long been a symbol of wildlife preservation because there are not so many of these animals left in the world. Certainly, Pandas are most exotic and magnetic. In many zoos around the world, Pandas attract lots of visitors. To capitalize on the Panda's immense popularity, China has been releasing a series of Panda coins for many years [ read more ]
Some Interesting Facts about Silver Marks
For centuries, silver marks have been used by silversmiths for the purpose of marking their silver products. Silver marks have the function of being a sort of branding so that the silver buyer knows for sure that the silver is good. Today, we will look at some of the more interesting facts about silver marks.
The British are known to be the [ read more ]
The Book of Psalms in the Bible offers some interesting insights into how people worshipped God in ancient times. More importantly, certain psalms have proven to be quite inspirational. Here's a look at a number of psalms which have something to do with silver.
In Psalms 12:6, it says "The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a [ read more ]
For people who are just starting out to collect coins, figuring out why some coins are more expensive than others can be a little daunting, or even bewildering. Among the popular silver Morgans, the most prized one is the "King of Morgans" and even among Kings, there are the PF-68 specimens, which can fetch more than $120,000. Now, we will look at [ read more ]
You’ve heard the term “Sterling Silver”, typically when referring to fine dining flatware, serving pieces or quality jewelry, but what exactly is sterling silver?
Sterling silver is an alloy (a combination of metals) containing 92.5% of pure silver and 7.5% of other metals. Typically the other metal selected for the alloy is copper. Fine [ read more ]
One of the biggest and most anticipated sport events in 2010 is the FIFA Soccer World Cup tournament which will be kicking off on June 11. Since the final 32 countries have been put into 8 groups of 4, countless experts have offered their predictions on how the various teams will fare in the month long contest. With so many voices, it's quite hard [ read more ]
There's possibly no other superhero who's more shiny and silvery than Marvel's Silver Surfer. Possessing almost god-like powers, it would be great fun to have a ride of his surf board, riding on the atmosphere at breakneck speed. Yet, the Silver Surfer was initially conceived to be a destructor, not a superhero.
Before he became known as the [ read more ]
Losing the Olympic Silver Medal
Do you remember the song by R.E.M. called "Losing My Religion?" It's a song that makes you feel like you have lost something after you have listened to it enough, though you couldn't really tell what exactly it is that's missing. Well, Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin must have felt it would have been much better if it's just all just a dream, no, [ read more ]
The growth of the Internet has brought about a lot of changes and opportunities in the world. One of the greatest explosions is in the area of Internet-based games. While the popularity of such MMORPG games like World of Warcraft and Eve Online have made splashes around the world, there are also many simpler games, which are free to play. One of [ read more ]
In the previous post, we looked at two of sports most illustrious silverware, namely, the Stanley Cup and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Each year, sport teams around the world try extremely hard to win some silverware for their city or country. Today, we look at some more famous silver trophies.
First awarded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967, [ read more ]
True-blooded sports fans will only be happy if their favorite teams to win some silverware. When people talk about silverware, they are actually referring to winning the ultimate prize in a particular sport, even though some of the most coveted trophies are golden like the NBA's Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy and the FIFA World Cup Trophy. [ read more ]
Fans of horror movies and horror writer Stephen King should be aware of the 1985 werewolf film "Silver Bullet." Costing roughly $7 million, "Silver Bullet" was based on a King novella entitled Cycle of the Werewolf. In its time, the werewolf was believably menacing and frightening enough to elicit screams in the theatres though it didn't scare [ read more ]
The Perth Mint's 2010 Tiger Silver Coins
Now that New Year's Day has come and gone, normalcy will return for some time until the various races in the world celebrate their specific new years. One of the most anticipated New Year celebrations is the Chinese Lunar New Year which falls on Valentine's Day on February 14, 2010. Since the Lunar New Year is represented by one of the twelve [ read more ]
Happy New Year from Cash for Silver USA
Since this is the final Cash for Silver USA blog post for 2009, we would like to take this opportunity to wish one and all a very Happy New Year, as 2010 rolls in. We hope that the previous year have been mostly great, and if it's not so ideally great, then, we hope the next year will be better. Tomorrow, everything starts anew again.
As we [ read more ]
You should know that Spiderman has something to do with spiders and Superman, he's really just super, and all. What do you know about the Silver Man? Yes, he has something to with silver, but not in the same way as Spiderman and Superman because he's only silver in color, not in composition or ability.
As the video shows, it's not easy to be [ read more ]
Songs like the Beatles' "Maxwell's Silver Hammer," Alice Cooper's "King of the Silver Screen," and Suzanne Vega's "The Silver Lady" belong to a special category of songs. They have that magical quality where reality is suspended, transporting the listeners to a new world where almost anything is possible. Previously, we have looked at these [ read more ]
Now that the festive season is nigh upon us, let's spread some light-hearted cheer by telling, or more accurately, retelling some jokes. To make these jokes more meaningful, we will be specifically looking at Silver Anniversary Jokes simply because it's supposed to be such a milestone, but in reality, it reminds us about how quickly time has truly [ read more ]
With Christmas just a few days away, people who are looking to do some last minute shopping can consider this lovely Peruvian silver jewelry collection but otherwise, they will make nice gifts for almost any occasion. These handcrafted gifts are made with a distinctive touch which is highly exotic and original. Let's take a further look.
The [ read more ]
Though it's still another week away, it's certainly feeling like Christmas is already here. You can see it in the happy eyes of your neighbors or hear it the hopeful voices of little children or well, smell it in the festive air. For so many days now, you have been hearing those same old Christmas songs that enjoy tremendous play time, almost [ read more ]
Silver Coins of Great River Journeys II
Throughout history, various civilizations have reaped great benefits from the great rivers that flow through their cities. To commemorate these rivers, the Perth Mint of Australia has released the Great River Journeys silver coin collection. In Silver Coins of Great River Journeys, we have looked at two of the five coins. Today, we will continue [ read more ]
Silver Coins of Great River Journeys
The Perth Mint of Australia has always produced some of the more interesting coins in the world. It's no exception with the glorious Great River Journeys series of silver coins, with inspiring colors and amazing attention to detail. This is a series of 5 silver coins featuring river journeys of the Mississippi, Nile, Rhine, Volga, and [ read more ]
Fans of The Lone Ranger will definitely remember Silver, his faithful and powerful horse. The image of Silver standing on its hind legs as the Lone Ranger says "Hi-Yo, Silver, away" is still one of the most iconic in the history of television. In fact, Silver was such a big part of the series that it would be hard to imagine the Lone Ranger [ read more ]
Not by any coincidence, there's never been an undisputed "King of the Silver Screen." Through the history of cinema, there have been a number of kings, but not a singular one for all times. In his time, Chaplin was a king, but so was Gable, Brando, Heston, Elvis, Astaire, Valentino, Flynn, Bogart, Olivier, Eastwood, Newman, Nicholson, and more [ read more ]
Recently, we looked at some meaningful silver gifts, but the thirst is still there. Now that the Christmas shopping frenzy is entering its peak period, we will just continue looking at silver gift ideas, because everybody can appreciate the value and beauty of silver, easily. Today, we will look at some nice silver gifts from Italy.
As you [ read more ]
Somalia's Special Silver-plated Coins
What's the most unusual coin in the world? Is it the Bermuda triangular coin? What about those Polygon-shaped or fan-shaped coins? Have you seen the Television Coin issued by the Cook Islands with moving image of John L. Baird's first broadcast? Have you heard of the JFK Talking Coin issued by Mongolia? Well, Somalia certainly has a thing for [ read more ]
Released in 1948, Silver River was directed by Raoul Walsh who's famous for such classics as The Thief of Bagdad, The Roaring Twenties, They Died with Their Boots On, and more. Silver River starred the debonair Errol Flynn who played Capt. Mike McComb and "The Oomph Girl" Ann Sheridan who played Georgia Moore.
Silver River begins with Capt. [ read more ]
While some people have a great nose for finding the perfect gifts for their family and friends, some people have a hard time, failing. Yet, it's inescapable, especially with the Christmas season looming. One simple gifting secret is to get something meaningful and valuable so that the receiver will somewhat treasure the gift, and [ read more ]
Flipping the Silver Marc Antony/Cleopatra Denarius
Instead of asking "Heads or Tails?" when you toss a coin the next time, you should be asking "Antony or Cleopatra?" if you have the silver denarius featuring the head of Marc Antony on the obverse and the head of Cleopatra on the reverse. It's truly rare that you get a coin with two heads, much less two heads of state! Let's take a closer look at [ read more ]
Thanksgiving Parade of Silver Spring
This year, Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Thursday, November 26, 2009. It is a great time for families to come together and observe the traditional values of a very special occasion. Somehow, the picture of a family sitting around the dining table with a succulent steaming turkey has become such an endearing image that Thanksgiving is forever [ read more ]
Most people in the world would not have known anything about the Silver Arts Awards. Yet, it's an interesting idea. The Silver Arts Awards are given to young people across England to encourage them in their exploration of the arts so as to nurture their talents. In line with almost all awards, there are also the Gold Arts Awards, which require a [ read more ]
Do You Know Who's Terry Silver?
This is probably a name you don't know very well. If you had followed "The Karate Kid" movies, you would remember the hero, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and his mentor, Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita). While "The Karate Kid" and "The Karate Kid II" were considered box office hits, "The Karate Kid III" didn't score too well, so the main villain, Terry [ read more ]
Now that Christmas is coming around again, it's time to get ready for the festive season. Around this time, productivity in the Western world will go down somewhat as those Christmas songs and advertisements begin to lull people into a semi state of rapture. Well, there's not so much of a Christmas atmosphere without the good old Christmas tree [ read more ]
2010 Year of the Tiger Silver Coins
If you don't already know, the Chinese lunar calendar is pretty wild. Unlike the western style calendar with 12 zodiac signs in a year, the Chinese lunar calendar has 12 animals representing each year, supposedly characterizing the spirit and outlook of the coming 12 months. Currently, it's the Year of the Ox, and next year, the Year of the Tiger [ read more ]
Some Basics of Investing in Silver
It's no secret that silver is one of the most popular metals that people invest in. Compared to the other popular metal for investment (gold), silver is relatively cheaper, though its prices are notoriously more volatile. Today, we will look at some aspects of silver from an investment point of view.
In 1840, one troy ounce of silver was priced [ read more ]
Taking a Walk on Silver Street
For people who enjoy a little bit of radio soap opera in the UK, one of the more interesting broadcasts must be the one called "Silver Street." On BBC's Asian Network Nikki Bedi, Silver Street is broadcast in its half hour omnibus version from 4.35 pm on Sundays and encore 5 minute segments on weekdays from 12.15pm. If you are not from the UK, you [ read more ]
2009 Mexican Aztec Calendar Silver Coin
One of the greatest joys of coin collecting is the chance to learn about something important since it's quite impossible to find any coin which features something ordinary like a shirt or a calculator. In this special edition 2009 Mexican Aztec Calendar Silver Coin, coin collectors will be delighted to find a large and highly detailed piece that [ read more ]
The Thousand Talents of Silver Bribe
In those times when Israel was divided and ruled by weak kings, there were many upheavals in the land. Without a strong and mighty king, many minor kings fought for control as chaos raged in Israel. On one occasion, the ruler of Israel even had to bribe the king of Assyria so that he could maintain control of the land. What's the price? Try a [ read more ]
You probably remember the music video featuring a traffic police, a cowboy, a construction site worker, a Native American Indian, a leather clad motorcyclist, and a soldier. After listening to the song, you would think it's really fun to stay at the YMCA. That's the Village People for you. Now, you can go to the Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks [ read more ]
FIFA World Cup Silver Ball Winners
Except for 12 years coinciding with WWII, the World Cup of soccer has been held every 4 years since the first contest in Uruguay, 1930. Known as the biggest single sport event in the world, the World Cup will be held in the African continent for the very first time in South Africa, 2010. To get ready for a spectacular competition, let's look at [ read more ]
One of the more memorable heavy metal songs in the 70s was Rainbow's "Man on the Silver Mountain." Featuring the realatively unknown Ronnie James Dio on vocals and the legendary former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, "Man on the Silver Mountain" kicks off the group's debut album called "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow."
When you first [ read more ]
Those are Silver, These are Gold
Growing up, most people would have come across the poem Silver and Gold, which is about friendship. It starts with these memorable lines "Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold." Then, it goes on to expound the intricacies of friendship.
In this modern era, many friends are made on the internet. The phenomenon of [ read more ]
Silver Dollar of 1994 World Cup
The year 1994 was special for many reasons. At the time when Bill Clinton was the President of the United States, the NAFTA was formed, Nancy Kerrigan's rivalry with Tonya Harding gained some spicy attention, Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain committed suicide, Woodstock happened again, and the United States hosted the 15th Soccer World Cup. Let's [ read more ]
On the internet, fantasy can meet reality, in the most amusing ways. Fans of Sharon Stone may be a little bewildered when they come across her movie "Silver" which was released in 1993. Some may have noticed that she guest starred in the episode "A Little Magic" of the popular sitcom Silver Spoons, but surely, she never starred in Silver. It was [ read more ]
Aesop's The Silver Fir Tree & the Bramble
For centuries, Aesop's fables have been told and taught to people all around the world. Simple, yet profound, his tales always end with some moral lessons. That's why teachers always tell these fables to children, but they are just as applicable to adults. One of the lesser known Aesop's fables is The Silver Fir Tree & the Bramble, which is [ read more ]
Mystery of the Boy in the Silver Balloon
On October 15, 2009, America was gripped by the drama of a silver balloon and the boy who was supposed to be on board. On television, the silver balloon, which was shaped like a flying saucer, was shown to be floating at a high speed, and tension mounted as people speculated on the safety of the boy named Falcon Heene.
Throughout the flight of [ read more ]
There's always a certain mystique associated with horse riding. Today, horse riding has become more of a sport or recreation. In the Olympics, equestrian events like Dressage and Jumping showcase the finer points of horse riding. Meanwhile, horse racing is very much alive in race horse courses around the world from Kentucky to Dubai. On another [ read more ]
Silver Welsh Love Spoon Pendants
Nowadays, young men are having it much easier. If they want to woo a girl, they can write love poems, sing love songs, cook love potions, make love cookies, or buy something precious and meaningful, such as silver Welsh love spoon pendants. It's certainly not something ordinary like any silver earring or silver necklace. Here's a little background [ read more ]
Silver Coins of Chinese Outlaws: Zhang Shun
The Zhang Sun coin completes the silver collection of the "Outlaws of the Marshes" coin series. Unlike the Lin Chong and Flowery Monk coins which are struck in more conventional circular shapes, the Zhang Sun coin is rectangular.
Earlier in his life, Zhang Shun made a living by trading illegal goods around the Xunyang River, with his [ read more ]
Silver Coins of Chinese Outlaws: Flowery Monk
Previously, we took a look at the first offering in the Outlaws of the Marshes silver coin collection issued by the People's Bank of China. Today, we will turn our attention to another illustrious character. He's none other than the Flowery Monk, perhaps, the most complex character in the Water Margin Classic.
If Lin Chong is larger than life, [ read more ]
Thy Silver and Thy Gold is Mine
There was the time when Benhadad the king of Syria felt so high and mighty that he issued a very curious message to the king of Israel Ahab saying, "Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine." (1 Kings 20:3) Strangely, Ahab agreed. At this time, Benhadad had banded with 32 kings, with great [ read more ]
Most video game fans would know about Sonic the Hedgehog who has been the mascot of Sega since 1991. Through the years, there have been numerous releases of Sonic the Hedgehog games with a whole string of villains and rivals. One of Sonic's more memorable rivals is Silver the Hedgehog.
Just like Sonic, Silver the Hedgehog is an ultra stylish [ read more ]
The Myth and Value of Silver in Ancient Egypt
Everybody knows that the Egyptians were one of the most advanced ancient civilizations in the world. From their massive pyramids to their glorious artworks to their gods, Egyptian ideas and beliefs trigger a bewildering mystique which never fails to fascinate people, even to this day and age. Thus, it will be interesting to look at the history of [ read more ]
The Staffordshire Gold and Silver Hoard
Recently, the discovery of a major Anglo-Saxon hoard in a yet undisclosed location in Staffordshire, UK has been sending electric waves of enthusiasm across the archaeological community in the country. Experts date the hoard to be around 700 AD, and they are confident that the 1500 or so items will shed important information about this period in [ read more ]
2010 Winter Olympics Silver Coins II
Previously, we covered some of the 2010 Winter Olympics silver coins by the Royal Canadian Mint for the games to be held in Vancouver. Here's more.
In the series of 15 silver coins to showcase events and themes of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the hologram effect is used to enhance the appearance of the coins. It is manifested on the obverse [ read more ]
2010 Winter Olympics Silver Coins
From February 12 to 28, 2010, the city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada will be buzzing with excitement when athletes arrive from all over the world compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics. To commemorate the event, the Royal Canadian Mint has introduced a series of the most wonderful sterling silver coins.
Simple and charming, the Sterling [ read more ]
Nostalgia at Silver Moon Drive-in
In these times when movie fans go to cineplexes instead of cinemas, many people would assume that drive-in theatres would be a thing of the past. Strangely, there are a good number of drive-in theatres in good old America, still offering that good old feeling of watching a movie in the good outdoors, on a massive silver screen. One of them is the [ read more ]
For some reasons, "Silver and Gold" is quite a popular song title. If you are a fan of T-Pain, Akon and Sway, Vanessa Paradis and Lenny Kravitz, Primal Fear, Vanessa WIlliams, Kirk Franklin, or U2, you may have heard their unique renditions of "Silver and Gold."
In T Pain's song, "Silver and Gold" seems to refer to a mixture of a drink which [ read more ]
Just like green is associated with "environmental protection," silver has long been associated with "second best." For some reason, silver is often used to convey the idea of being "second best" while gold is always the ultimate prize.
In sports, the winner gets gold, the second-placed winner gets silver, and the third-placed winner gets [ read more ]
Certainly, the image of Paul Revere riding on his horse, shouting "The Regulars are coming out!" is more celebrated than the image of him forging silver items in his shop. Yet, he was a highly renowned silversmith who had a silver store in Boston, Massachusetts.
Before anything else, Paul Revere was a silversmith. Learning the craft from his [ read more ]
Silver Threads and Golden Needles
"Silver Threads and Golden Needles" is one of those classic evergreen genre-transcending songs that have survived the test of time. Composed by Jack Rhodes and Dick Reynolds, Wanda Jackson was the first to record the song in 1956.
From 1962 up to 1993, "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" would be covered by some of the most famous recording [ read more ]
Three Beautiful Antique Silver Paper Knives
Opening envelopes can a pretty messy affair, especially for people who have clumsy fingers. In some cases, some part of an important letter may end up being torn. That's why paper knives or letter openers are invented. Today, let's look at three beautiful silver paper knives.
Currently, Daniel Bexfield Antiques of London, UK is offering [ read more ]
The Value of Silver in Solomon's Kingdom
In the Bible, Solomon was the richest of Israel's kings. The son of David, he was blessed with such extraordinary wisdom that he was able to rule over a happy nation which is strongly devoted to him. In his time, Israel became exceedingly prosperous, receiving great tributes of gold, silver, precious stones, and other gifts from many [ read more ]
Exploring Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark
Now that summer is gone, it's time to look for some fun places where you can have a great time with your family without worrying about the climate. If Idaho is not so far away, go up to Kellogg and head to the Silver Mountain Resort. There, you will find the Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark, which is open all year long.
For some strange reason, [ read more ]
How Heavy is "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"?
Placed between "Something" and "Oh! Darling" on the Beatles' Abbey Road album, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" may sound like a bright song, but it's actually rather dark in a comical way. Credited as a Lennon/McCartney collaboration, it was actually written by Paul McCartney. Recording of the song started on July 9, 1969 and it took almost one month to [ read more ]
Just before the army of Israel shouted to tumble the walls of Jericho, Joshua gave a little pep talk about how the whole city would be put to the sword, but Rahab the harlot and her family should be spared for she had helped to hide some soldiers in her home. As for the spoils, he said, "But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, [ read more ]
Silver Lions of the Venice Film Festival
Held annually in August or September on the Lido Island in Venice, Italy, the Venice Film Festival is one of the more famous film festivals in the world. This year, the 66th Venice Film Festival will start on September 2, 2009. In this festival, the top award is the Golden Lion, but we will be focusing on the Silver Lion, which is generally [ read more ]
Most internet users would have some knowledge of the wildly popular MMORPG sensation known as World of Warcraft (WOW). For people who have tried it, they know all about the battles, the quests, the development of characters, and other such challenges. If you have never tried it, you may be surprised to learn about its intricacies. If you look at [ read more ]
Celtic symbols are known for their rich meanings. Due to the Celtics' superstitious nature, there's always a certain charm associated with Celtic symbols. Over the years, many Celtic symbols have been represented in the form of jewelry. Some people believe that the right charms will bring them luck, but many people just wear them because they are [ read more ]
Have you ever heard a silver bowl sing? Well, it actually rings more than it sings, but nevertheless, it's still a great novelty item. While Tibetan singing bowls are mainly used for meditation purposes, some yoga practitioners have found its calming properties to be helpful in their practices. On another level, singing bowls can also be used for [ read more ]
Long John Silver is one of those rare literary characters who has transcended time as well as the confines of the novel in which he exists. For instance, there are now more than 1,200 Long John Silver's fast food restaurants located all over the world, serving a variety of seafood, named after him. In films, he has been portrayed by a list of [ read more ]
Silver and the Old Laws of Marriage
Modern day marriages and olden day marriages are a lot different. In earlier times in Israel, there were strict laws governing marriage and betrothal. If these laws are broken, the culprits could be stoned to death in serious offences, or fined a certain amount of silver shekels in lesser offences.
In those days, a woman's chastity was very [ read more ]
2008 Beijing Olympics 1 Kg Folk Sports Silver Coins Series 2 & 3
Just last year, the Summer Olympic Games were held in Beijing, China. Indeed, it was a spectacular event. Now, we will look at two no less spectacular coins, namely, the 2008 Beijing Olympics 1 Kg Folk Sports Silver Coins Series 2 & 3. For some reason, there is no Series 1.
As the names suggest, the coins weigh 1 kg, and they have something [ read more ]
Why Did Abimelech Give Abraham 1,000 Pieces of Silver?
There are some stories in the Bible that make you wonder if all those great Biblical heroes were really all that great. Truth be told, many of the principal characters were rather weak. Do you know why Abimelech gave Abraham a thousand pieces of silver? You will be quite surprised.
The event took place right after God had destroyed Sodom and [ read more ]
Quare and Horseman Silver Antique Pocket Watch
Not many people carry pocket watches nowadays. Most people think of these timepieces as antiques, more suitable to be collected than used. If you take some time to look at some of the older pocket watches, you will surely be amazed at the level of craftsmanship as well as the immaculate designs. Case in point: the Quare and Horseman Silver Antique [ read more ]
Many people like to go to the great outdoors for their summer vacations and Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is one of the more popular destinations. Unless you are planning on camping out, you have to arrange for accommodations. For a memorable and charming choice, you can consider Silver Moon Inn, located about 2 miles away from the [ read more ]
Ten Silver Shekels for Absalom?
David was surely the most illustrious king of Israel. From the slaying of Goliath to the adulterous affair with Bathsheba, David's life was filled with glory as well as scandal. Yet, the event which struck David the hardest was probably the death of Absalom. How many silver shekels would David have given to bring Absalom back to life? Listen... "O [ read more ]
Beautiful Antique Silver Chinese Mirror
Many people collect antiques for the value as well as the beauty of the objects. In the case of silver antiques, the items are often valued above the intrinsic worth of the metal. Depending on the historic significance, some silver objects are worth a grand fortune. Here's a beautiful antique silver Chinese mirror that's truly an amazing work of [ read more ]
Inspiration From The Silver Lining News
Have you heard of The Silver Lining News? This is a website that publishes true stories that are positive and inspirational. A silver lining refers to the positive outcome which comes out of a negative situation. In life, unpredictable things happen. As much as we can smile during the sunny days, it's important that we learn to take a deep breath [ read more ]
One of the more peculiar stories in the Bible is that of Micah and his silver idol in Judges 17 and 18. The story begins with Micah's confession of theft. It happened that Micah had "taken" eleven hundred shekels of silver from his mother. This was in violation of the Fifth Commandment (Honour thy father and thy mother) and the Eighth Commandment [ read more ]
Certainly, the world is becoming more and more paperless. For some time, the internet has revolutionalized business and communications in astounding ways. How many people still send love letters over the oceans? Probably, they send love emails. When people purchase something online, they receive an electronic invoice. News and books can be read on [ read more ]
Silver hallmarks have been in use since 1300 in the United Kingdom. Since then, silversmiths in many silver producing nations have marked their silver pieces with meaningful numbers and symbols. Some of the countries that use silver hallmarks are Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, [ read more ]
How Much Silver was Samson Worth?
In the Bible, no man is stronger than Samson. From his birth, he was blessed with superhuman strength. In his youth, he tore up a lion as if he was tearing a piece of paper. On his own, he killed a thousand Philistines. Yet, Samson was weak with women, and it took one Delilah to betray him for a lot of silver shekels.
Recognizing Samson as [ read more ]
Puzzles: Legends of The Silver Screen
Don't you think film stars are puzzling enough? Now, there's this series of jigsaw puzzles called "Legends of the Silver Screen" featuring some bizarre imaginary hilarious situations involving Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, and even the Three Stooges. Let's look at some of these puzzles.
In "Legends of the Silver [ read more ]
Carl Lewis' 3-Day Silver Olympic Medal
Since the very first Olympics in 1896, there have always been drama and controversies in the games. One of the most controversial and infamous events in Olympic history was played out in the 100m Men's Final at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. In a highly anticipated race, the defending champion, Carl Lewis won the silver medal in a time of [ read more ]
The history of silver as a precious metal goes back thousands of years. In the Bible, silver was mentioned quite a number of times. Back then, silver was as valuable a commodity as gold, though it was more much abundant. Today, we will look at some of the instances when silver was featured in the Old Testament.
In Genesis 23:16-19, we see [ read more ]
Canada Silver Lunar Cameo Coin (2009)
To commemorate the Year of the Ox which runs for the most part of 2009 on the western calendar, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a very attractive $15 Silver Lunar Cameo Coin. There are only 48,888 strikes of this coin distributed around the world. Perhaps, you may be wondering at the significance of this specific number? Well, the number "4" sounds [ read more ]
If you pay attention to Suzanne Vega's songs, you will discover a world of nostalgia, shrouded in rich metaphors. Sure, she has written many songs, but one of the most outstanding songs is the very second song she'd ever written, entitled The Silver Lady. Since Vega wrote the song when she was just fifteen, it's good to look at the Silver Lady [ read more ]
Whereas a charm can be described as an amulet of sorts where it's supposed to protect its wearer from evil while promoting good fortune, nowadays, a charm is viewed a little bit differently. Modern charms refer more to fashion accessories worn on necklaces, bracelets, or anklets. In this sense, silver charms are so popular that you can find [ read more ]
Being a Girl Scout is definitely a lot of fun. Other than all the exciting activities such as camping trips or campfires, a Girl Scout can also collect badges and earn awards. One of the proudest moments in a Girl Scout's life is probably the very first time she wears The Girl Scout Silver Award. For Girl Scouts aged 11 to 14, it is the highest [ read more ]
The Dreaming Series: Silver Coins from Australia
If you are looking for a great series of beautiful silver coins, you can take a look at the Dreaming Series from Australia. Produced by The Perth Mint, this collection features five animals from the great Australian wildlife for the 2009 collection. Extending the success of the Discover Australia series of coins featuring great Australian [ read more ]
Silver Memories of Michael Jackson
The King of Pop is dead. For the longest time, people have forgotten that he's already 50 years old. Some people think he's going to live forever. After all, he has defied, no, he had defied many things. On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson was pronounced dead, the cause, yet unknown. Here, we shall not mourn him but celebrate him or more precisely, [ read more ]
Originally, Silver City in Grant County, New Mexico was a campsite for the Apache tribe but later, it became St. Vincent of the Marsh. During the 1860s, more Europeans went to the valley to look for precious metals and not long after Captain John M. Bullard found silver ore deposits at Chloride Flats in 1870, Silver City was founded. The early [ read more ]
The Silver Star of the U.S. Army
When you do very well in a certain subject in school, they give you an 'A'. In the same token, the US Army gives out decorations of merit to individuals in the armed forces who have made significant contributions to the country. Usually, these awards come in the form of medals, stars or crosses. Today, we shall pay special attention to the Silver [ read more ]
Cruising the Seven Seas on Silversea
Many years ago, sailing the seven seas would not be considered a luxury. Those were the days when ships were powered by wind or poor slaves like we see in the movie Ben Hur. Well, times have certainly changed. Nowadays, ships are mighty vessels and sailing the seven seas can be a most luxurious and romantic holiday. One of the premier cruising [ read more ]
Remembering the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II
One of the more memorable royal silver jubilees was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II. It was held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her ascension to the throne of the United Kingdom and the countries where she is revered as sovereign such as Australia, Canada, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Belize, and New Zealand, just to name a few. As she's the [ read more ]
When you are giving a gift of silver to someone special, do you take some time to think about why you have chosen this precious metal? Probably not! Nowadays, people are too busy to ponder on these things. Nevertheless, you have made a good and wonderful choice because silver is a most romantic metal.
Go back to the times of the Romans. If all [ read more ]
One of the more intriguing characters in the Marvel universe is the Silver Samurai. Since he may be appearing in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine sequel, it's a good idea to take a look at his history and special abilities. The Silver Samurai first appeared in Daredevil #111 but he also had some memorable battles with Spider-Man, Shang-Chi, the New [ read more ]
Last week, we explored the meanings of three extremely popular idioms of silver. Today, we will look at some silver idioms which are not so well known. In this exercise, it's interesting to see how silver is used to accentuate a certain meaning.
There's a Swedish/German saying which goes like this: "Talk is silver, silence is gold." Despite the [ read more ]
Today, we celebrate the sublime beauty of silver gifts designed by Vera Wang. While Wang is mainly famous for her fabulous wedding gowns which have been put on by the likes of Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman, Mariah Carey, Victoria Beckham, Jessica Simpson, and other celebrities, she also lends her magic touch to other things. Some of her most [ read more ]
It's nice to be a superhero, isn't it? You have superhuman powers and sometimes, you cannot die. As "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is still playing in theatres, it will be a good idea to look at one of the more mysterious characters in the movie. In the comics and the movie, Silver Fox (aka Kayla Silverfox) is Wolverine's love interest, probably his [ read more ]
Splendor of The Silver Arowana
While it's hard to find a fish with a name that rolls quite as easily off the tongue as the Arowana, it's even harder to find a fish which is quite as silvery as the Silver Arowana. For the aquarium enthusiast who also happens to be an avid collector of silver coins or silver antiquities, the Silver Arowana may well be perfect pet fish.
Derived [ read more ]
Intrinsic Value of Some US Silver Coins
Have you ever wondered how an old silver coin (or any other coin for that matter) appreciates in value? To understand this, you have to know the intrinsic value or the melt value of the coin. Basically, this is measured by the content of silver plus any other metal (normally copper) found in the coin multiplied by the current market values of the [ read more ]
When someone talks about the Golden Age of India or the Golden Age of Islam, we have grand visions of glorious eras where culture blossomed and great new discoveries sprouted out across all facets of society. Certainly, the people who were fortunate enough to live in Golden Ages must be some happy people. Meanwhile, the Silver Age can be described [ read more ]
Among the many titles attributed to Apollo, he is known as the God of the Silver Bow and as such, also known as the God of Archery. According to Greek mythology, Apollo was the son of Zeus and Leto, daughter of a Titan. When Hera, the wife of Zeus discovered that Leto was pregnant, obviously, she was mad with jealousy. Abusing her powers as the [ read more ]
The Berlin International Film Festival is an annual film event held in Berlin, Germany. Though it is the largest film festival to be attended by the public with recent record of 450,000 admissions, somehow, it doesn't generate as much buzz as the Academy Awards or the Cannes International Film Festival. You will probably remember Million [ read more ]
Since summer is approaching, many people are making plans for a great holiday. Sometimes, making choices can be a chore. With so many places to go, it may be hard to make a decision. Well, if you are not too far away from the state of Oregon, you can head on to Silver Falls State Park. Located about 24 miles east of Salem, the Silver Falls State [ read more ]
From September 24 to 25, 2009, The Silver Summit will take place in Spokane, Washington. Billed as "The World's Premiere Silver Investment Conference," you can expect to learn a lot about silver investment in this event. Since registration has not yet begun, it's a good idea to look at the five anchor companies.
Hecla Mining Company
Started [ read more ]
US Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars
In 1916, America was entering into a phase of change on many levels. With the possibility of a World War becoming more obvious, it was an unsettling time for the young nation, especially for immigrants from across the Atlantic who represented the majority of the population. To reflect the times, the US Mint commissioned new designs for three coins [ read more ]
Winners of Most Silver Olympic Medals
Nobody really talks about them. In the Olympics or international sports, gold medals always mean much more than silver medals. Imagine Michael Phelps winning 8 silver medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics instead of 8 golds. Would so many people be so "outraged" by the bong incident? Probably not. While being second best is not so fun, here, [ read more ]
Wedding Anniversary Gifts of Silver
On the subject of gifts, the wedding anniversary gift is one of the most vital and challenging. It's vital because it's supposed to be a momento of some sort, adding to the history of a marriage and possibly, enhance it. Yet, it's challenging because the wedding anniversary is an annual affair and it's rather hard to come up with fresh inspired [ read more ]
How to Spot Real Silver in Mexico?
Perhaps, you find yourself in Mexico, enjoying the beautiful beaches, mingling with the affectionate locals, taking in the air of a somewhat different culture, and looking to do some shopping to crown what would be a memorable holiday. Since Mexico is one of the top silver producers in the world, it would make sense to look for a great silver [ read more ]
Many years ago, when Benares was still Benares, there was a Dog King named Silver. Not exceptionally strong or powerful, Silver was the king of dogs because he exhibited perfection in his actions and wisdom. As he had a most shiny coat of silver, he was named Silver. Living in a cemetery, he didn't care much about the happenings of the world [ read more ]
When Greece finally broke free from Ottoman rule in 1828, an air of expectation and new hope swept the young state. Among the most pressing things, there was a need for a new currency. To celebrate her independence, Governor John Capodistria launched the silver Greek Phoenix, the first currency in modern Greece. The official value of the coin was [ read more ]
The World's Largest Silver Coin
The Europe Taler 2008 was launched in Austria and Switzerland last year during the European Championship of Football. With a weight of 42.2 pounds and a circumference of 44.6 inches, it is regarded as the largest silver coin in the world. Considering that one troy ounce of silver was worth $16.62 at that time, the bullion value of the coin was [ read more ]
The 7th China International Silver Conference
Silver market participants from all over the world gathered in Haikou, Hainan from 6-8 November, 2008 to attend the 7th China International Silver Conference. The event was organized by the Gold and Silver Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association and the Beijing Antaike Information Development Co. Ltd., and it took place at [ read more ]
There's always something enchanting about treasures. A treasure is like a time capsule, offering a glimpse into our history, culture, and society. In times past, there had been a number of silver treasures being discovered in Bulgaria. The Rogozen Silver Treasure is the largest treasure to be discovered in Bulgaria. Found on the obscure Rogozen [ read more ]
Jesus Christ was known to be a man of rich and intelligent speech. Speaking in metaphors and parables, he brought a new message of salvation unto the masses. As much as he was loved, he was also much hated by the Pharisees and Sadducees who constantly plotted to get rid of him. In one instance, Jesus used a silver denarius to scorn them.
After [ read more ]
If you have the chance to visit Borovo, a small town situated in Northern Bulgaria, you may as well make a trip to the Historical Museum where you will have the chance to look at one of the most spectacular silver treasures ever found. Also known as the Rousse Treasure, the Borovo Treasure is comprised of five finely crafted vessels believed to be [ read more ]
1968 Mexican Olympics Silver Coin
The 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico was special for a number of reasons. Controversial as well as liberating, it was the first time that the Olympics was hosted by a country in Latin America. The most infamous image of the 1968 Olympics had to be that of the "Black Power Salute" enacted by the African-American 200m gold and bronze medalists, Tommie [ read more ]
Yesterday, Christians around the world observed Good Friday, which was the day Jesus Christ was crucified. Just as central to the Christian faith, tomorrow, Easter Sunday will be celebrated as the day of Christ's glorious resurrection. Within these three days, the seeds of Christianity were sown, spreading a new hope which grew far and wide, still [ read more ]
More About US Silver Trade Dollar
There's more about the US Silver Trade Dollar. It was the only coin which was not minted for circulation in the US. In response to pressure from miners who were having trouble selling their excessive supply of silver in a downward market, Congress approved the mintage of the US Trade Dollar which began in 1873, continuing up to 1885. However, it [ read more ]
Minted from 1875 to 1885, the US Silver Trade Dollar had an interesting history. In those days, some of the more powerful European nations together with Mexico were using silver crowns to trade with a number of Asian countries. While there was an abundance of silver in the US mines, silver coins issued by the Mint didn't really catch on with the [ read more ]
A sycee was an ancient form of currency used in China from the Tang dynasty in 618 AD up to the Republican era in 1933 AD. Usually made in silver or gold, there were also lead sycees to be used as "hell money". Curiously, its translation from Cantonese (a dialect used in the Guangdong province in Southern China) means "fine silk". In the Northern [ read more ]
The Skaill Viking Silver trove was uncovered by a Scottish boy in 1858. David Linklater wasn't actually seeking a treasure. Spotting a rabbit, he gave chase, causing the poor frightened animal to run at full speed to its hole of a home on a mound called the Castle o' Snusgar located northeast of the Bay o' Skaill in Scotland. Either the rabbit was [ read more ]
Hildesheim is a colorful city in Lower Saxony, Germany. On October 17, 1868, it became famous for the discovery of Roman silver. Buried about 2 meters beneath the ground on Galgenberg Hill, the Hildesheim Silver treasure was unearthed by a group of Prussian soldiers. It is known as the largest collection of Roman silver tableware to be [ read more ]
One day, David and Andrew Whelan were sweeping their metal detectors on a muddy field in Yorkshire, England, hunting for treasure. It was not a fruitful day as they had only managed to find a few old and rusty buttons. Tired and weary, they were about to call it a day but nonchalantly decided to give it one last shot.
As they went on with their [ read more ]
The Athenian Silver Tetradrachma is one of the oldest silver coins in the world. First minted in early 600BC, it was extensively accepted as a form of "international" currency. In those days, there were no metric or imperial systems of measurement. Instead, a "drachma" represented a "handful". Perhaps, a handful of small iron spits would be enough [ read more ]
Medical Uses of Silver in Ancient Times
Silver is probably the most versatile metal in the world. It's hard to think of another metal which can be used in so many ways. Due to its shiny and reflective nature, silver is commonly used in art objects and jewelry. Silver is also an appreciating commodity with high intrinsic value so it's also an important investment tool. Of course, there [ read more ]
Undoubtedly the most precious manuscript on permanent display at the Uppsala University Library in Sweden, the Silver Bible draws more than 100,000 visitors a year. Even if it's not in the best of conditions, the Silver Bible is still an extraordinary treasure to be savored. Otherwise known as the Codex Argenteus, it's written in Gothic, an [ read more ]
The 1804 US Silver Dollar is much storied coin. One of the rarest coins in the world, there's much that fascinates the numismatists, as well the others. First of all, it's not minted in 1804. Although US Mint records indicated a delivery of 19,570 silver dollars in 1804, it's believed that those coins were dated 1803 and brought forward to the [ read more ]
After the Coinage Act of 1792 was passed, the United States Mint started to produce the first US silver dollars from 1794 up to 1803. Containing 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, there were 1,758 minted in 1794 and it's believed that there are only about 200 of these 1794 silver dollars remaining in the world now.
Designed by Robert [ read more ]
What's a Cloud with Silver Lining?
In these times of economic depression, many people are feeling the crippling effects of the credit crunch. Yet, some economists warn that there are worse times ahead. Is there a silver lining? How do we journey forward when the future is dark and uncertain? For some folks, it's already the pits. Now, let's not be discouraged. Don't be bogged down [ read more ]
Towards the end of World War I, the general mood of Americans was one of optimism and relief. Most people were looking forward to the soldiers returning home. The promise of peace was ringing in the air and victory was at hand. Taking advantage of the situation, Frank G. Duffield, editor of The Numismatist, made a case for the issue of a coin to [ read more ]
During their times of glory, the Vikings accumulated a lot of wealth through looting and trading. Since gold was rather scarce in Europe in those days, a majority of the items were made of silver. In most of the Viking treasure discovered, there are silver coins, silver ingots, silver accessories, silver bars, and hacked silver items of various [ read more ]
The Cuerdale silver hoard was discovered on May 15, 1840. It had been raining quite a bit and the embankments along River Ribble at Walton le Dale, Cuerdale, close to Preston, had been flooded. A group of workmen were hired to repair the meadows. After a hard day's work, on their way home, they spotted what appeared to be the remains of a wooden [ read more ]
When we think of silver medals in sporting events, automatically, we will think of "second place". It's has almost become common sense. In many sporting events, the gold medal is awarded to the winner, the silver medal to the first runner-up, and the bronze medal to the second runner-up. Obviously, the logic of the order is drawn from the [ read more ]
In Eastern Asia, chopsticks have been used as eating utensils since the Shang Dynasty in China. Composed of two tapered sticks of equal length, chopsticks can be made from a variety of materials including plastic, wood, bamboo, ivory, bone, jade, stone, bronze, gold, or silver. Today, it's estimated that 30% of the world population use chopsticks, [ read more ]
Are You Going to Silver Dollar City?
If you are planning a family getaway, a trip to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri promises a grand time of thrills, excitement, and fun. Open from the middle of March to the end of December, Silver Dollar City is a 61-acre family theme park set in the style of 1880s Ozarks culture.
Known as the Home of American Craftsmanship, Silver [ read more ]
Mystery of Sevso Silver Treasure II
Last week, we saw how the Sevso silver treasure came to be categorized as "illicit antiquities". Now, we enter deeper into the shady world of the black market for art objects. It's worthwhile to note that the truth about the Sevso treasure may only be known to a few people and most likely, they will be carrying the secret to their graves. One of [ read more ]
Mystery of Sevso Silver Treasure I
Is there such a thing as cursed silver? According to Spencer Compton, the 7th Marquess of Northampton, the Sevso Silver Treasure is certainly cursed. Over some years in the 1980s, Lord Northampton had purchased 14 exquisitely crafted late Roman silver vessels for about 10 million pounds. He had intended to sell the entire Sevso hoard together with [ read more ]
Captain Blackbeard's Lost Silver Treasure
Close to the small village of Gardeau in northern Pennsylvania, a hoard of pure silver bars believed to be worth one and a half million dollars (almost 200 years ago) was allegedly buried in a secret location. Set in times of war in Europe and America, the story of the lost treasure is full of twists and turns.
When the English were battling [ read more ]
For some time now, the Morgan Silver Dollar has been gaining popularity as a collectible coin. Minted from 1878 to 1904, and then in 1921, the Morgan Dollar has a storied past. The obverse and reverse of the coin were designed by George T. Morgan so it followed that the coin was named the Morgan Dollar. While there are quite a number of Morgan [ read more ]
To coin collectors, a coin becomes more than a coin when there's a story attached to it. In the case of the Binion Hoard, the elements of sex, drugs, deceit, murder, and court drama add much color to the collection of more than 100,000 silver coins.
Born in 1943, Ted Binion was the son of Benny Binion, founder of the famous Horseshoe Casino in [ read more ]
This is a fascinating story of a real modern Scrooge. At the time of his death in 1974, Lavere Redfield had accumulated a fortune of more than USD 100 million. When the folks from the IRS searched his house, they uncovered more than 400 bags of silver dollars in a secret basement, hidden behind a fake wall. Since each bag contained a thousand [ read more ]
Silver Coins in Swedish Garden
On a quiet day in September 2007, a Swedish gardener dug up a remarkable Viking treasure while he was cultivating vegetables in his garden on the island of Gotland. A province of Sweden, Gotland is the largest of the Baltic islands. Treasure troves were common news in Gotland. During the Viking Age, Gotland was used as a central trading post [ read more ]
In 1942, a major discovery of Roman silver was made on a cold day in quiet Thistley Green. Now on display in the British Museum, the Mildenhall Treasure is comprised of 33 silver household objects believed to be from the 4th century AD. The most fascinating piece is called the Great Dish, measuring 60.5cm in diameter and weighing 0.826kg. On the [ read more ]
Earlier this week, we discussed how silver bullion coins, although not used as currency, are important symbols of a nation's heritage. What a country chooses to put on its silver coins points to that country's history and you can learn a lot from a small silver coin. The surface of a silver coin is small, so countries choose images that will have [ read more ]
Silver Coins and Recycling Silver
As was mentioned when we discussed recycling silver, silver is no longer used as currency as it once was. We have very sophisticated mining equipment now, but even without this equipment, people in the ancient world were still able to unearth silver. One reason for this is that it was possible to find silver deposits that were not too far from the [ read more ]
Taking a cue from the Silver Dancers, the Sterling Silver Dancers, who range in age from 40 to 73, are also out there getting people revved up about the San Antonio Spurs. Their leader is the oldest woman in the group, Irma, who is 73. Irma is known for her enthusiastic dancing at Spurs games and has even been seen on YouTube. This goes to prove [ read more ]
The women that you see performing alongside the San Antonio Spurs basketball team are more than cheerleaders. Although they do sometimes cheer and lead pep rallies for the team, the Spurs’ Silver Dancers have a much larger role in setting the tone for games and for how people view the San Antonio Spurs organization as a whole.
The Silver [ read more ]
Who Really Owned the Silver Treasury of Pompeii?
The large amount of silver found at Menander's house in Pompeii is raising a lot of questions to this day. Pompeii was destroyed when a Mt. Vesuvius erupted and the city and its inhabitants were covered with lava, poisonous gas and volcanic ash.
Menander, an inhabitant of this summer playground for Rome's wealthy, left behind a lot of silver [ read more ]
More About the Silver Treasury of Pompeii
Earlier this week, we mentioned that there was a house in the city of Pompeii that fell victim to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius that was filled with silver. In fact, there was so much silver there that those who studied the remains of Pompeii refer to this house as the Silver Treasury.
To this day, scholars are still studying and puzzling over [ read more ]
The Silver Treasury of Pompeii
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year 79 AD, the poisonous gas, volcanic ash and debris killed the unsuspecting inhabitants of this summer retreat for the wealthy and powerful elite of Ancient Rome.
This volcanic eruption also preserved much of Pompeii, giving us a glimpse into how the other half of ancient Rome lived.
Menander, a man who [ read more ]
Using Coin Silver to Make Silver Flatware
Over the years silver has been recycled and refined in a variety of ways. Even the most complicated and ornate object that is made of silver can be melted down to create something new. Silver is used over and over again. It is entirely possible that the silver in your house is made of silver that was once owned by royalty..
When you decide to [ read more ]
The Ruby Sippers Started Out As Silver Slippers
It is cool to hear the inside stories and get to know the secrets behind beloved films. For example, did you know that the famous ruby slippers that Dorothy uses to click her heels and get back home in the movie "The Wizard of Oz" were not originally ruby red? This should not be too surprising, after all any film that is based on a book has to go [ read more ]
Scientists Turn Silver Foxes into Pets
The term "silver fox" is often used when referring to senior citizens and it is used in a funny, ironic way. The term silver fox is used to indicate that just because you have reached a certain age, this does not mean that you are ready to throw in the towel. Instead, silver foxes are out there living life to the fullest and enjoying themselves. [ read more ]
Recycled Silver is Environmentally Friendly
Not too long ago, I came across an article on the internet in which the writer was discussing how some well-meaning people are now on the lookout for "ethical" or fair-trade silver. Consumers who are concerned with how the environment and workers who help produce the things they buy are treated extend this concern to all items they buy, even [ read more ]
The History of Silver Mines in England
In England, before the thirteenth century, whoever owned the land that had silver bearing ores was in charge of the silver mines that operated there. (And since that person or those persons were responsible for the silver mine on the land they owned, they were also able to reap the profits from it.)
As is often the case, where there is money to [ read more ]
If we were to tell you that there was a place called Silver Dollar City, where would you think it would be located? You probably would not guess "Branson, Missouri." And yet that is exactly where Silver Dollar City is because Silver Dollar City is not a city, but a theme park.
The 1880s theme park that is the Silver City of today started out as [ read more ]
As you know, silver coins are not just used for currency and they are not just issued solely with the thought of giving people something to spend. There are many coins that are commissioned to commemorate important occasions and people. Some gold and silver coins issued by the U.S. Mint fulfill both functions--they honor someone or an event and [ read more ]
Here is something you may not have known about silver: it is really into oxygen. Yes, that is right the shiny, grayish metal has a thing for the gas we need to breathe. This may not mean a great deal to you but that is because you may not be aware of all the great things that can occur when silver works in conjunction with oxygen.
Because [ read more ]
Designing Sterling Silver Flatware
So we have looked at some of the ways that silversmiths create objects made of silver. And as was noted earlier, there was a time when people would go to a silversmith for any kind of silver object--be it decorative silver jewelry or functional silver flatware. These days, we tend to see these things as separate. Even if you were to buy silver [ read more ]
In days of old, people learned trades and passed these trades on to apprentices. There is still some of that going on today, although the apprentice system is not what is once was. Today we can simply go into a store and purchase objects of silver. It is simple to get silver flatware, sterling silver jewelry, silver cups and silver bowlse shelf. [ read more ]
A good number of the batteries you buy, whether they are rechargeable or disposable, are made using silver alloys. While it is true that batteries can be manufactured for less money using something other than silver, silver cells outperform batters made using other materials. You have likely seen batteries with a small silver-oxide cell that looks [ read more ]
The History of Silver Coins in the U.S.
When the United States was being formed into a country, the leaders had to look to other countries for inspiration. America was being founded on brand new ideals, but still based things on what was already out there. Other countries had been using silver coins, and for a while, the newly formed nation used the silver coins made in other places. In [ read more ]
To put it simply, colloidal silver is liquid silver, but of course it really isn't that simple. This is not a silver liquid that has been melted from solid silver. Instead it is tiny particles of silver that are suspended in water. These particles do not dissolve, they simply remain suspended in the water. At times, people use the term colloidal [ read more ]
The idea of a silver bullet came from folklore. There are various stories of old in which a creature, human or otherwise, meets their demise because of a silver bullet. For many a hero, the silver bullet has been the ammunition of choice to defeat witches, vampires and monsters. It is curious that since ages past, people zeroed in on silver as the [ read more ]
Understanding Silver Hallmarks
A silver hallmark is not the same as a silver maker's mark. Both of these markings give information about a silver object, but they are not interchangeable. The information you get from a silver hallmark is not the same information you get from the maker's mark on an object made of silver.
A silver hallmark can tell you about how much metal is [ read more ]
If you have silver flatware that you are willing to part with, you should definitely think about selling your silver to a silver buyer. But before you do that, you may want to do a little research about the market for silver. Doing this research beforehand will not only give you some idea about what to expect, but it may also prove to be very [ read more ]
Earlier this week, there came a rather startling announcement for those who are involved in the world of gold and silver coins. It seems that the U.S. mint has decided that for the time being, it will stop the production of certain coins. To be specific, the U.S. mint said that for the remainder of this year, it will no longer produce its [ read more ]
If someone is accused of hoarding something--be it food or something else, they are thought of as being selfish. But sometimes people had good reason for hoarding.
All over the territory that used to belong to the Vikings or to people whose villages they once plundered, people have found what is called a Viking silver hoard. These silver hoards [ read more ]
When people talk about a film that has been made to be shown in a cinema, or the movie industry in general, they often use the phrase "silver screen." Have you ever wondered why? It is just one of those phrases that become so ingrained in our vocabulary that we never stop to think about what it really means.
As you may already know, silver is [ read more ]
The Demand for Silver Increases
Did you know the world's supply of silver may actually be diminishing with each year that passes? And did you know that a large quantity of our silver is produced as a by-product of mining other metals such as gold, copper, lead and zinc? So a lot of our silver comes to us as the result of operations that are looking for something else. This means [ read more ]
If you want to sell silver and have a quantity of silver coins, you may be surprised to find that the do not all bring in the same amount of cash for silver when you take them to a silver buyer.
All silver coins are not created equal. There are some silver coins that contain a lot more silver than others--at times almost 50% more. One website [ read more ]
In looking at a silver spoon, you probably give very little thought to how it was made. Silver is relatively soft when compared to some other metals, thus it is a good metal to manipulate into various shapes. This is part of the reason why it is possible to sell silver objects and make them into other things. Silver can be melted down and [ read more ]
Dating back to ancient times, silver has been used for medicinal purposes. In those days, there was little debate about the medicinal properties of silver. In our day and age, some people have cast doubts on just how useful silver really is in curing certain ailments. While silver certainly is not a cure for all medical problems, it does have some [ read more ]
You can sell any kind of silver bar to get instant cash for silver. But we want to tell you about a very specific kind of silver bar that has a very interesting history.
Centuries ago when a hurricane hit what we now refer to as the Florida Keys, a Spanish galleon ran into a reef and sank. The ship, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, succumbed to the [ read more ]
Since ancient times, people have used silver bullion as currency. Although it is still used this way today, the primary use of silver has shifted. Now silver is mainly used in industry. Some sources state the over 95% of all the silver that people have ever extracted from the earth has already been put to use in industry. It has been estimated [ read more ]
Silver coins are increasing in value, so if you have silver coins that you want to sell, now may be the time to trade them in to get Instant Cash For Silver. You will get great value if you decide to sell silver coins at this time. To learn more about the market for silver, visit The Bullion Desk.
Unlike now, when silver coins [ read more ]
Sell Single Silver Serving Pieces
When it comes to selling silver, there are so many possible objects that you can sell. Of course, there is silver jewelry, silver coins and silver bars. But have you also considered silver serving pieces? You may not have an entire set of silver that is completely intact, but you likely have a few pieces that you can sell.
There are [ read more ]
There are so many SILVER HALLMARKS and they all have very interesting histories.
Sometimes a silver manufacturer will simply put their name on their products. These hallmarks are the easiest to make out. When you have pieces of silver that bears a company name, then you have no doubt about the origins of a piece of silver. Sometimes a silver [ read more ]
The history of silver is very interesting. In the Spanish language the word for silver is plata. There are some places in Central and South America where this word is still used to refer to money of all types. This dates back to the time when silver coins were a main currency in these areas. Although silver coins are no longer the main currency, [ read more ]
You are probably used to seeing silver used in jewelry and coins, but silver has many more uses that these. Silver is all around you every day, although you may not be aware of all of the uses for silver. Silver is one of those metals that has so many uses, not the least of which selling it to get Instant Cash For [ read more ]
Before the mid-1960s, dimes, quarters and half dollars minted in the United States were minted of almost entirely of silver. Copper made up a small percentage (about 10%) of these coins. Although half dollar silver coins were made of 90% silver until the mid-1960s there was a big change in their composition soon after that. Silver half dollar [ read more ]
Just this past week police confronted employees of a silver refining and manufacturing company who were stealing silver from their own employer. The first man was caught by police right outside of the building. His accomplice soon came crawling out of the exhaust vent. These men went through a lot in their attempt to defraud their employer and [ read more ]
