Silver Is the New Gold' — Egyptians Try to Protect Savings In Egypt, the soaring prices and a declining currency have shifted a long-standing tradition. Traditionally, Egyptian women receive a gold jewelry set during their engagement, known as “shabka.” However, due to economic difficulties, with inflation over 30% and the currency losing half its value against the dollar, many are now receiving silver instead. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Warm Winter Weather Dips Oil Prices Despite OPEC+ Cut Extension READ MORE Gold ETFs, holdings and flows READ MORE For a record 446 days, this recession indicator pointed to a downturn that never arrived READ MORE The Great Cash-Out: Billionaires Have Sold a Combined $11 Billion in Company Stock This Month READ MORE GoldSilver Infographic: History of Money and Currency in the USA READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment
