In this classic work first published in 1892, Eduard Suess and Robert Stein explore the role and prospects of silver as a currency and a commodity in the global economy. The authors examine the historical, political, and economic dimensions of silver production and consumption and offer a comprehensive analysis of its current and future value in a context of changing monetary standards and market conditions.

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