First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2023/02/20/is-silver-on-the-brink-of-extinction-002685

Silver has been used as a form of money for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. In fact, the word "silver" is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "seolfor" and the Germanic word “silabar” which mean "money."