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AOCS Launches New Internet Hub

August 16, 2010 by Eddie Allen · Leave a Comment

Since launching several years ago as the hub for information about the organization setting the standard for competing currencies, the American Open Currency Standard has revamped their web site to more accurately reflect their position as leaders in their niche of a competitive financial market. Due to the growing demands of an exploding trading community, a new site has been also been created which serves as a directory of the numerous merchants across the … Read More

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Jim Rogers to Bernanke: Stop The Printing Press!

September 2, 2010 by Eddie Allen · 1 Comment

Having a lot of money can open a lot of doors, especially when you crawl under the circus tent known as main stream media. For Jim Rogers, having a lot of money regularly opens the door to having a bully pulpit from which to rail against the central banks for their repeated failure to do anything beneficial for their respective economies. In a recent interview on CNBC, Rogers enumerates the myriad ways in which the US Fed Chair, Bernanke has proven incapable … Read More

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rT Silver Medallion

June 23, 2010 by Rob Gray · Leave a Comment

Victoria, TX - June 23, 2010 - As the U.S. federal government increases its pressure on states and individuals working to reclaim rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, the response from the freedom movement varies across the U.S., from the subtle “Tenth Amendment” resolutions to the re-awakening of state militias. But to the south, the republic of Texas nation has taken a slightly different, yet more pro-active and hands-on approach. “Everything's … Read More

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Copper demand grows as merchants look to facilitate increased demand for trade.

Bimetallism and Trimetallism

January 19, 2010 by Rob Gray · 1 Comment

The basis of the American Open Currency Standard is pure .999 fine Silver. In fact, one of the few things the AOCS actually does is define the relationship between Currency Trade Units and ounces of fine silver. In a nutshell, it's the main reason we exist. According to the Standard and present live … [Read More]

Detail of face value from AOCS Approved medallion.

Facing Up to Face Value

September 21, 2009 by Fernanda Powers · 2 Comments

I am often asked about the face value when I’m speaking to a merchant, potential currency officer or customer about AOCS silver and the AOCS model. Where does the “fifty” come from anyway? Who decided to value an ounce of silver at fifty and why do we need to even bother with a face value? Sometimes … [Read More]

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AOCS & Liberty Dollar Compared

September 20, 2009 by Rob Gray · Leave a Comment

As many reading this may quickly point out, the Liberty Dollar is not gone.  It is dormant, possibly hibernating, patiently awaiting its day in court.  I would like to take a moment to point out a few similarities (and significant differences) that will help the American Open Currency Standard from … [Read More]

AOCS Updates

Crazy Horse 5oz. (obverse)

New 5oz “Jumbo” Lakota!

One of a Kind with LIMITED PRODUCTION! Plain and simple: This medallion is … [Read More]

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rT Silver Medallion

Victoria, TX - June 23, 2010 - As the U.S. federal government increases its … [Read More]

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Ag Trading Post Opens

NOTE: This article is an archive of a previous event. 'Tis the Season... ...to … [Read More]

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Peter J. Boettke

Austrian Champion Evaluated

Saturday's edition of The Wall Street Journal features an article about Austrian … [Read More]

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Fed Talks Tough

A report from the Wall Street Journal online relates a tough tone from Federal … [Read More]

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1% of 1%

In an article for his web site, Jason Hommel's Silver Stock Report, Jason reports … [Read More]

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