Question

glod and sliver used in coin

Answer 1

As a precious metal, silver is rare and valuable, making it a convenient store of wealth. ... Today, countries use less expensive metals, such as copper and nickel, to produce coins, and they use fiat currency, in which government regulation controls the value, instead of a gold or silver standard.

Answer 2

Today, countries use less expensive metals, such as copper and nickel, to produce coins, and they use fiat currency, in which government regulation controls the value, instead of a gold or silver standard.