Not many us coins are pure silver. Only one I know is a commemorative $5.00 
Canada Silver Maple Leaf coin.   US coins have nickel, tin and who knows
what all, but  Not much pure silver.
Tel
Dewey, AZ

Nicole K wrote:

> Hi List members,
>
> I was thinking about the coins the wagon train settlers used to keep their
> milk fresh - silver coins in the milk jugs. I'm assuming this is true and
> wondered if simply sucking on a pure silver coin would do anything to allay
> the onset of throat infection or sore throat. I guess it wouldn't be as
> effective as taking the colloid.
>
> Anyone have any opinions on this??
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