Question

what precious metal did the chinese use to form their coins? (1 point) silver paper bronze gold

Explanation:

Silver is a precious metal that has been used in coinage throughout history. Paper is not a metal. Bronze is an alloy (a mixture of metals, typically copper and tin) and not a precious metal. Gold is a precious metal but was not as commonly used as silver for coins in many historical Chinese contexts compared to silver.

Answer:

silver