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silver mine

銀山 ／ silver-mine　—　People & places

A mine from which silver is dug.

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⚠ When a silver mine is discovered, that country's coinage becomes larger. Large silver coins are usually created right after a new silver mine is opened. The form of coinage is influenced by circumstances beneath the ground.