The German finance ministry has halted the sale of two commemorative coins, a €20 and €25 piece, due to the rising silver prices exceeding their face value, with silver recently reaching a record high of $54.30 per troy ounce. The ministry is considering future issuance options, potentially by reducing the silver content, a practice reminiscent of ancient coin debasement.
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