From holding to spending silver

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It seems everyone is talking about an impending economic collapse.  I've certainly noticed the price of food and fuel increasing and there's no shortage of disturbing news stories. An economic collapse--that magical moment when everyone who has been buying and hoarding silver all dig into their stashes and start presenting bullion rounds, junk silver and pre-1984 pennies at local stores, and communities across the country seamlessly switch from using dollars to precious metals. If you believe … [Read more...]

Copper or Candy?

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Have you thought of giving out AOCS copper to trick or treaters as a Halloween candy alternative?  You will be amazed at the difference it will make. Halloween is coming up and with it an astounding amount of stress surrounding the tradition of trick or treating.  The problem is the candy.  There are many children around the country who no longer can tolerate the refined sugar and many of the other chemicals in commercial candy due to various chronic conditions.  There are also an … [Read more...]

Facing Up to Face Value

Detail of face value from AOCS Approved medallion.

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 these questions are followed by a stated conviction that we should let the free market decide what our silver is worth. The method for face value determination is explained here: … [Read more...]