With rising silver prices, the jewelry industry is concerned over the circulation of fake silver coins and bars containing toxic metals like nickel and cadmium. Although mandatory hallmarking starts in September 2025, experts are urging the BIS to enforce rules sooner. India trades 7,000 tons of silver annually but lacks sufficient testing centers, leading to high levels of impurity in scrap-based silver items and temple donations. https://sambad.in/business/duplicate-silver-coin-in-market-11877513 #creator program