https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_11_element#Applications https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_11_element#Applications > These metals, especially silver, have

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_11_element#Applications https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_11_element#Applications > These metals, especially silver, have unusual properties that make them essential for industrial applications outside of their monetary or decorative value. Sounds special to me. There are lots of things we would make out of gold and silver if they were more common. Gold has quite a bit of inherent value independent of cultural accidents regarding beauty.