Silver Sun
Gold and Silver by Tim Bridges
It has been a remarkable ten years in the gold and silver markets. Demand has gone through the roof, with many investors shying away from the risks of traditional stocks, mutual funds, or even real estate investments, in favor of investing in precious metals.
As a metal, silver has unparalleled uses in industrial settings. Due to its properties of conductivity, its sensitivity and ability to reflect light, and its strength and ability to stand extreme ranges of temperature, it is highly sought as an investment that will not lose its value over time.
Silver has unique properties to fight bacteria, and as a result is used in many health care products and medical settings. Hospitals use silver bullets when treating burn victims in order to prevent bacterial infections. Wound dressings and other wound care products envelop a layer of silver-containing fabric to prevent secondary infections. As companies invest more and more in healthcare, and with increasing attention given to the spread of disease and potential for pandemic, silver is the metal in the spotlight for its excellent microbicidal qualities.
There may never be a better time to buy silver. World demand for silver now exceeds annual silver production, and has every year since 1990. Silver remains the metal of choice for industrial and medical use, and as stockpile levels are low and shrinking rapidly, represents a wonderful opportunity for investment.
Gold is an ancient metal of commerce, prized for its beauty and for being a safe investment in times of crisis. Like silver, it is available in many forms, including bars and bullion, regular and rare coins. Gold futures are traded, and one can invest in gold mining and refineries.
Like silver, gold has certain properties that make it invaluable for industrial use. It