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gold and silver

金銀 ／ gold-and-silver　—　Measuring

A way of speaking of gold and silver together.

Agnel d'or (the gold lamb) Agnel d'or (the gold lamb)1311 Guinea GuineaAD 1663–1814 Draped Bust dollar Draped Bust dollarDated 1796
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⚠ When "gold and silver" are spoken of as a single unit, in reality the two metals often move separately. A typical pattern is for one to flow out while the other remains.