This site says the average house fire burns at 600ºC, far lower than the melting point of either metal.
https://goldsurvivalguide.co.nz/storing ... ouse-fire/
Will Silver and Gold Survive a House Fire?
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Re: Will Silver and Gold Survive a House Fire?
If you are worried about this, a media-rated safe will reduce the maximum temperature significantly.
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Yeah I found some fire binders on Amazon.Libertarian666 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:53 am If you are worried about this, a media-rated safe will reduce the maximum temperature significantly.
I don't have a safe, but I think these will do.
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Probably so.dualstow wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 1:14 pmYeah I found some fire binders on Amazon.Libertarian666 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:53 am If you are worried about this, a media-rated safe will reduce the maximum temperature significantly.
I don't have a safe, but I think these will do.
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Re: Will Silver and Gold Survive a House Fire?
Safe deposit vaults are usually pretty safe.
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Re: Will Silver and Gold Survive a House Fire?
Yup. still, I keep some at home between bank visits.
And all the silver at home, all the time.