Silver is a ductile, soft, white metal that is shiny and reflective when polished. It is resistant to corrosion, but tarnishes when exposed to air.
Silver is one of the most common means of exchange and it is widely accepted in commerce in almost any form. It's relatively stable valuation makes silver a favored means of storing wealth.
Physical Properties
- Melting Point: 1763.2°F (961.9C)
- Density: 87.68 lb/gal (10.5 g/cc)
- Non-magnetic
Common Uses
- Buttons
- Coins
- Cutlery
- Decorative Items
- Dishes
- Jewelry
- Religious Items
- Utensils
- Wire
Value
Silver is a common store of value and widely available in most trade centers throughout the known world. Its value relative to gold varies by location due to a variety of reasons including variable rarity and cultural traditions.
Eastern and Central Realms
In the eastern and central realms the value of silver is extremely stable and consistent at
10:1 Gold (x 0.1). Imperial / Common Coin standards peg the values of gold and silver at this ratio and this valuation is reflected throughout much of the known world.
| Item |
Value |
Weight |
Notes |
| Silver, Ounce |
50 |
.0625 lb |
0.165 cubic inches |
| Silver Ingot |
800 |
1 lb |
2.64 cubic inches |
| Silver Bar |
20,000 |
25 lb |
12 x 3 x 1.84 inches |
Western Realms
In the western realms, including the
Kingdom of Keyrand, silver is more abundant and its established value is typically
12:1 Gold (x 0.083).
| Item |
Value |
Weight |
Notes |
| Silver, Ounce |
42 |
.0625 lb |
0.165 cubic inches |
| Silver Ingot |
664 |
1 lb |
2.64 cubic inches |
| Silver Bar |
16,600 |
25 lb |
12 x 3 x 1.84 inches |
Old World
Before the Imperial Age, the traditional and widely-accepted valuation of silver throughout most of the
Old World was
13:1 Gold (x 0.077). Today this standard is still in use in the
Faerii Realm of Selene and the
Dwur Kingdom of Aglarhun.
| Item |
Value |
Weight |
Notes |
| Silver, Ounce |
39 |
.0625 lb |
0.165 cubic inches |
| Silver Ingot |
616 |
1 lb |
2.64 cubic inches |
| Silver Bar |
15,400 |
25 lb |
12 x 3 x 1.84 inches |
Trade
The higher valuation of silver in the eastern realms results in significant movement of silver from west to east. Traders from the west will often use silver for exchange in eastern ports since this yields significant savings, even with exchange fees.
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