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Silver mining

technology Maturity 11-13

Silver is a shiny metal.

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People find it in the ground. It is often mixed with other rocks. We use it for coins. It is very special.
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EarlyAthenianCoin.jpg
Can you find something shiny?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.2 | Vital Level 5