THE silver is a precious metallic element which, in its natural state, appears white and shiny. In addition to being used to make jewelry and coins, the chemical-mechanical properties of its inorganic compounds and alloys allow it to be applied in various sectors of the economy.

Despite the use of this transition metal by a growing number of industries, the world silver market is extremely modest when compared to other metals.

The value of silver varies according to transactions carried out on the exchange . The international price of pure silver is set by the exchange in dollars per ounce (approximately 28 grams).

In the chart below you can see today's value of silver in euros: