What does it mean for a minted medallion to be "AOCS APPROVED"? Take a few moments today and discover the virtually unknown history of the US Dollar, and decide for yourself if the free market can be trusted to create and maintain a standard by which all other silver, gold and copper medallions are compared. You'll also have a chance to see, for the first time in writing, our product line grading overview, including our definitions of bullion, brilliant-uncirculated and proof-like. We also … [Read more...]

For years, folks have questioned the need for a free-market complementary currency to feature a "Face Value". The AOCS Face Value provides both an incentive to trade and a stable value for AOCS Approved Currencies. I invite you to take a moment and read our latest AOCS article update for an in-depth overview of the AOCS Face Value, why it exists, and the formulas we developed to set the suggested exchange rate between AOCS Approved Currencies and fiat currencies. … [Read more...]

Ever wonder what your personal savings would look like if you picked up an ounce of silver each month for the past ten years? It's not hard to figure out, and I spend enough time telling people it's a good idea, so I decided to do the math and find out how saving in silver compares to other forms of stashing away cash. I went all the way back to October of 2001 and looked up the average market price of silver each month. Then, I factored in a premium on top of the market price for physical … [Read more...]

It's the ultimate fantasy career: to lay by the pool all day, sipping Mai-tai's, doing anything (or nothing) and earning a profit at the same time. For most people, it's just a dream. But for scores of AOCS Currency Issuing partners, it's reality. When the AOCS came together, it was apparent from the very beginning that if we were to get anyone to take long-term interest in our project, we were going to have to find a way to create VALUE for our supporters. After all, there are plenty of … [Read more...]