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Get to Know Gold and Silver

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Updated on Jul 31, 2019

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Gold and silver are both beautiful and valuable commodities nearly everywhere in the world. Both are used for many, many different things. Coins and jewelry are two of those creations. Both of these precious medals have a long and rich history of being useful and valuable to humans throughout.
Gold was believed to have been discovered around 3,000 B.C. in ancient Egypt. Egyptians are thought to have played a big part in the way gold was used. They are even believed to have prized gold over its counterpart silver, by two and a half parts more. The Greeks, much like the Egyptians, loved gold and considered it to be a status symbol. Both civilizations were known to have reserved their gold for the wealthy, to be used as a symbol of their power.
Silver also has an important role in our history. It is one of the first five metals ever to be discovered and made useful by and for people. There is proof that silver has been used since prehistoric times. No one is certain as to who exactly, may have discovered it. There have been objects made of silver found in Greece, dating back to 4,000 B.C.. Many ancient civilizations proved to have used silver jewelry to try and wars off evil spirits. They also believed silver had special powers to help heal and to promote good fortune to those wearing it.
Gold and silver have always played a special role for humanity. Because of their beauty, value and usefulness, they probably always will! www.GemCoCoins.com
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