Silver, platinum and palladium do have some intrinsicvalue because of their industrial applications, but it's all a bit intangible and there's a lot of guesswork involved.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is that intrinsicvalue that matters, not any paltry contribution they might make to the national economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They have intrinsicvalue that is not reflected in their price.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Definition of 'value'
value
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uncountable noun [oft aNOUN]
The value of something such as a quality, attitude, or method is its importance or usefulness. If you place a particular value on something, that is the importance or usefulness you think it has.
See of value/of no value
Definition of 'intrinsic'
intrinsic
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adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If something has intrinsic value or intrinsic interest, it is valuable or interesting because of its basic nature or character, and not because of its connection with other things.