There have been many attempts to create monochromatic metallic materials ... present have given high regard to precious metals like gold and silver. Both metals remind us of nobility and luxury.

To be clear, we are not talking about mining companies, which are a different kettle of fish altogether – just physical metal. Silver ... bi-metallic standard. Every other nation was on gold ...

Philippines — The country’s metallic mineral production last year inched up to a record high of over P250 billion, buoyed by double-digit rate expansions in the value of gold and silver.