In fact, to keep precious METALS causes a loss of interest upon their value; people who are rich may afford to have costly plate, and the pleasures they derive from it may be worth the interest.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons
But copper, silver, and gold have been found far more suitable than any of the other METALS.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons
But METALS are found to serve much the best for several reasons, and gold and silver are better for the purpose than any of the other METALS.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons