What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pieces of gold and silver, perhaps (8)" mean?

The definition is "Pieces". The wordplay uses a double definition. ELEMENT (synonym="gold") + S (first_letter="silver,") = ELEMENTS; definition: "Pieces" The answer is ELEMENTS.

Pieces of gold and silver, perhaps (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28989 | 8 Down | 2023-02-09 flower

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