Silver is arguably the most overlooked and underrated metal in the world. The difference between its price and that of gold is substantial, and yet it shouldn’t be. Silver is a critical industrial material which is used from medical devices to the manufacture of appliances and emerging tech, which raises a simple question: just how influential is the silver market?

The 1902 5 Ruble Gold coin is stunning. It has a diameter of 18.5 mm and is comprised of .900 gold, and the total number minted by the Imperial Russian Mint at St. Petersburg was estimated to be just over 6.2 million. The gold issued by Russia during this time played a key role in the global economy, and was used in diplomacy that allowed the nation to acquire the armaments that would later be used in the First World War. These coins are sought after by historians and other collectors because they highlight a dramatic moment in Russian history and were the final monetary units to be issued by the Romanov family. They showcase the wealth, power and prestige that the family maintained and have the distinction of being one of the few coins from Eastern Europe that are still widely collected worldwide.

Nanotechnology is one of the most exciting fields in the scientific industry, with endless applications which range from jewelry to medicine, space travel and everything in between. It is a discipline that involves building and operating at the microscopic level, using individual atoms to accomplish tasks that are impossible with current technology. Below is the role that silver will play in it.

To truly understand the gold business, it is crucial to know the relationship that exists between the physical metal and the mining sector which is dedicated to extracting it. Those who do stand to make enormous profits, both from physical gold and mining stocks.

Those that are shopping for silver, whether it is jewelry or cutlery, will eventually come across the word “sterling silver.” Although silver and sterling is sometimes used interchangeably, technically they are not exactly the same. Below is a description of sterling and how it differs from pure silver.

A lot has been written on the gold/silver ratio, and what it entails, but what about the ratio between gold and real estate? With recent price increases, it is important to provide a brief historical analysis so that investors can know what to look for and how to profit.