Why Many Investors Prefer Silver Over Gold

More people are buying precious metals as a store of value to hold in lieu of cash.

There are a lot of reasons why silver is superior to gold, beyond the most obvious.

Although silver is up over 100% since the start of the pandemic, most believe there is much more upside potential with silver relative to it’s current value.

Silver Institute Report Shows Strong Demand Across All Supply Chains

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Investor demand continues to drive up prices for physical silver bullion. Supply chain disruptions at the start of the pandemic led to depletions of wholesale and retail bullion inventories resulting in the prices of physical bullion become far removed from following the paper price.

The US Mint continues struggling during periods of high demand due to ongoing supply chain issues plaguing domestic planchet suppliers.

Storing Silver at Home

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It is a good idea when storing silver at home to be prepared range of possibilities. It doesn’t take very long to fill a box or small safe with shiny metal.

So when you are investing in a safe it is a good idea to plan ahead. A good home safe can be a significant investment that you don’t want to find yourself repeating every six months to a year.

Preparing for the Next Dollar Crisis

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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.

Understanding Silver Toning: Causes, Effects, and Cleaning and Value

Toning or tarnish is a layer of corrosion that forms on the surface of silver and can affect the appearance and luster of the shiny metal. Natural versus artificial toning can effect any underlying numismatic value.