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    <title>Remarks on the production of the precious metals</title>
    <subTitle>and on the demonetization of gold in several countries in Europe</subTitle>
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    <namePart>Faucher, Léon</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1803-1854</namePart>
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    <namePart>Hankey, Thomson</namePart>
    <namePart type="date">1805-1893</namePart>
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  <abstract>"Remarks on the Production of the Precious Metals" by Léon Faucher is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the economic implications of the production and monetization of precious metals, focusing particularly on gold and silver, and discusses the impacts of their varying valuations across different countries in Europe. This book explores the complexities and challenges faced by economies in balancing these precious metals as currency and commodities.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed analysis of the fluctuations in the value of gold and silver, particularly in the context of discoveries in Australia and Siberia. Faucher discusses how gold, once held in high esteem as the primary symbol of wealth, is experiencing a depreciation in value amid increased global production and changing monetary policies in various countries. He provides historical context to the issue, referencing previous episodes of value oscillation and the emerging concerns regarding the stability of gold as a cornerstone of monetary systems. The beginning is rich with economic theories and real-world implications, effectively framing the discussion for the reader's engagement with the complex dynamics of precious metals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)</abstract>
  <note>Release date is 2015-11-30</note>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Precious metals</topic>
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    <topic>Precious metals -- Europe</topic>
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  <subject>
    <topic>Bimetallism</topic>
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