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Zimbabwe has had a long history of economic instability. From 2004 until 2009 the country experienced five years of hyperinflation.
More than ten years later, the economy is Zimbabwe is still in shambles. The Zimbabwe dollar was reintroduced in 2019. More periods of high inflation quickly followed.
The latest officially released figures estimate that 1.6 metric tons, the equivalent to 1,600 kilos of gold were included among the stolen stash.
Unofficially, some media in Canada also reports a large amount of cash was stolen in an unknown currency
The announcement today notes that the minimum order size has been reduced to $250.
It should come as no surprise that Donald Trump is a goldbug. His NYC apartment in Trump Tower was audaciously decorated entirely with marble and 24k gold.
The 101-page disclosure report, filed as part of his 2024 Presidential Campaign, shows that Trump still owns a substantial stack of physical gold.
The American dollar system is broken. All of the major swings in the economy over the last few years that have been driven by political and policy-based initiatives have led to a decline in global trust of the American dollar. The ongoing banking crisis makes it more evident.
The mines in Egypt’s Eastern Desert represent an incredible source of income for the country. Gold from the El Sukari mine is already being used to grow the Central Bank of Egypt’s reserves which have recently been reported to have increased to 125 tons of gold.
The US Mint continues to be slow and unable to meet investor demand.
The failures of the Mint and their planchet suppliers have led directly to significant increases in dealer premiums in recent weeks. This week, the lowest dealer premium for silver eagles is more than 60% over spot price.
Some dealers, such as APMEX and JM Bullion are currently selling silver eagles with premiums at over 88% above spot price.
Brazil’s international dollar currency reserves lost over $37.5 billion in from 2021 in 2022 due in large part to lower returns amid the US Federal Reserve’s rate hikes and dollar manipulation. While the country’s central bank reported gold holdings are valued at roughly $7.602 billion.
The BRICS alliance is planning a new currency that will be backed by gold and other commodities such as rare earth elements and fertile soil in an attempt to further dislodge the global hegemony of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Current backlog for some orders is reportedly extending out 7 or more business days. In addition, they are temporarily limiting new orders to over $500.
Money Metals Exchange has also stated that customers should expect order delays of up to an additional 1 to 2 business days.