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Silver standards

Solid silver is mostly found at 925 ‰ (sterling), 835 ‰ (many Belgian and Dutch coins and cutlery) and 800 ‰ (continental silverware). Silver-plated ware is only a plating on base metal and is not bought as silver.

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Further reading

Sources

Gold & Silver Company website

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