The Sacred Cow Sees a Corner in Silver.

The article explores the decline of the precious metal called silver. According to the author, a primary economic curiosity of the age is the drop of silver from the so-called semi-superstitious value level given to it through its link with gold to its proper commodity price range. The author cites the shift towards the gold standard in China and India. The author adds that there are few real silver mines which can be operated with silver under fifty cents per ounce.