What is Continental Silver?

Also known as “European Silver.” Silver marked with indicators from 800 to 850 designates a silver alloy at 80%-85%: this is also considered Continental Silver. Silver is too soft to be used at 99%, so it must always be mixed into an alloy to maintain stability.

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Silver, Sterling, Fineness, Hallmark

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