Can Silver Be Used as a Currency?

By GovMint :

Silver can indeed be used as a currency theoretically, although its role in modern economies is limited compared to its historical use. Historically, silver has been widely used as a form of currency, today many collectible silver coins issued by sovereign nations still carry a face value, making them legal tender. However, the precious metal content of these coins often far exceeds their face value, so today they are sought after for their precious metal content and any potential numismatic appeal rather than for use in everyday transactions.

Sources Used:

https://www.hardmoneyhistory.com/history-of-silver/