What Is A Hallmark?
In modern usage, a hallmark is a distinguishing characteristic or trait. For example we say “Honesty is the hallmark of a good judge.” But the origins of the term comes from the practice of making a mark on precious metal – gold, silver, platinum and palladium – to signify that it meets certain standards of [...]
What Does The “Sterling” In Sterling Silver Mean?
The term “sterling silver” refers to an alloy that is made up of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of other metals, most often copper. Sterling silver is the most common form of silver and is used in the manufacture of functional items like cutlery. Pure silver is far too soft and ductile to for many [...]
Understanding Sterling Silver
Many people are under the mistaken impression that sterling silver is pure silver. That is incorrect. Pure silver is metal that is 99.9% pure. Sterling silver is an alloy made up of 92.5% silver. The balance 7.5% is made up of other metals, the most common of which is copper. Pure silver, also referred to [...]
Silver American Eagle
The Silver American Eagle, or Silver Eagle for short, is the official silver bullion coin of the United States Government. By law, the US Mint must mint and distribute Silver Eagles every year, and they must be made from US mined silver. The American public has been enjoying these beautiful coins since 1986 – the [...]
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