1. Country Argentina has gained its name in honour of
Latin word for silver - “argentum“.
2. Silver has a proven antibacterial effect. Even
Aristotle advised Alexander the Great to keep boiled water in silver vessel to
prevent from various diseases.
3. In 12 languages of the world the same word is used
to name silver and money.
4. Sterling silver (silver 925) doesn‘t come into
chemical reaction with the body. That is reason why silver is often used in
medicine and jewellery manufacture.
5. In the 19th century in Russia platinum coins of 3, 6
and 12 roubles were made. At that time platinum was worth half of the price of
silver.
6. Silver is an excellent conductor and therefore the raw
material has a very high value in the electrical industry.
7. In English “silver”, in German “silber” and in
Russian “сильвер“ has originated form an ancient Indian word “sarpa“, meaning Moon and crescent.
8. It was believed in ancient Egypt that silver is a
particle of God and therefore no one was allowed to own any piece of silver
except for the pharaoh.
9. The largest piece of silver was found in Chile. Its
weight was 1420 kg.
10.Silver 999 is a soft material and can be easily scratched
with a finger nails, therefore, it is never used in manufacture of jewellery.
