noun
gold and silver
Refers to the precious metals themselves, often in contexts of treasure, reserves, or material value.
昔、金銀は通貨として使われていた。
Long ago, gold and silver were used as currency.
金銀に目がくらむ。
He is blinded by money.
お金 is the standard modern word for money; 金銀 is more literary and specifically evokes gold and silver coins or wealth.
Compound of 金 (きん, gold) and 銀 (ぎん, silver). The money sense is a natural extension from precious metals.