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[[Image:Silver.jpg|thumb|right|Silver sample.]]

[[Image:Silver.jpg|thumb|right|Silver sample.]]

{{element | name=Silver | symbol=Ag }}

{{element | name=Silver | symbol=Ag|anumber=47|amass=107.87}}

'''Silver''' is a chemical [[element]]. It is a precious metal which has been used as money. Silver is found [[Native Elements|natively]] in nature and may be mined underground.

'''Silver''' is a chemical [[element]]. It is a precious metal which has been used as money. Silver is found [[Native Elements|natively]] in nature and may be mined underground.

Silver is considered to be the most flexible and reliable form of [[barter]] by many [[survivalist]]s (such as [[James Wesley Rawles]], [[Joel Skousen]], [[Ragnar Benson]], and [[Alex Jones]]) specifically in a long term [[economic collapse]].  Unlike [[gold]], silver is far more flexible for small item purchase and barter.  It is available in many recognized forms and freely exchanged as a barter implement even during "good times".   

Throughout history, silver has been one of most flexible and reliable form of [[barter]] in many societies.  Unlike [[gold]], silver is far more flexible for small item purchase and barter.  It is available in many recognized forms and freely exchanged as a barter implement even during "good times".   

==Silver in Folklore==

==Silver in folklore==

Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against [[vampire]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and other evil creatures.  Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.<ref>[http://www.zerotime.com/night/destroy.htm Destroying Vampires]</ref>  Silver is also used a great deal in witchcraft, and is usually worn by participants in modern Wiccan rituals.<ref>''The Witch Book:  The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism'', by Raymond Buckland, Visible Ink Press, 2002</ref>

Silver, considered a metal of purity, is often portrayed in folk tales and modern fiction alike as an effective weapon against [[vampire]]s, [[werewolf|werewolves]], and other evil creatures.  Silver nails driven into a coffin lid were thought to prevent evil spirits from rising.<ref>[http://www.zerotime.com/night/destroy.htm Destroying Vampires]</ref>  Silver is also used a great deal in witchcraft, and is usually worn by participants in modern Wiccan rituals.<ref>''The Witch Book:  The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neo-Paganism'', by Raymond Buckland, Visible Ink Press, 2002</ref>

==See Also==

==See also==

* [[Precious metal]]

* [[Precious metal]]

 

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Metals]]

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