Silver just fell below its 200-day moving average for the first time since April 2025.
30-year yields above 5%. Rate hike expectations rising.
Silver is down nearly 45% from its January high of $121.
Last time it touched the 200-day MA, it was at $28.
Then it ran to $121 in 9 months.
Silver certificates could be exchanged for silver dollars, and later, silver shot. Holding actual silver proved far more valuable over time than holding the paper certificates, as the dollar's value declined while silver retained its worth. #Silver#Investing
These aren't just old bills; they're Silver Certificates redeemable for a silver dollar! While they're collectibles worth more than face value, the $55 price yesterday seems inflated compared to today's $3 for decent examples. #SilverCertificates#CoinCollecting
Considering investments? Look at gold and silver's performance over the last year – a much better bet than crypto for many. Losing crypto access due to lost passwords is a serious risk. #Gold#Silver#Investing
Precious metals: the only investment with zero counterparty risk. Unlike banks or crypto, gold and silver don't need external systems to hold their value. #Investing#PreciousMetals#FinancialFreedom
These aren't just gold coins; they're pre-1933 US currency. Franklin Roosevelt made owning them illegal in 1933, ending their circulation as actual money. #GoldCoins#History#Investing
Coin dealers known as 'crack out artists' would crack graded coins from their holders, resubmit them, and profit. This practice was common at coin shows in the '90s and early 2000s, though it's harder today. #CoinCollecting#Numismatics
Trading silver for goods! 🪙 See if a farm stand in Hillsboro, Oregon accepts vintage silver coins like quarters and half-dollars for delicious treats and fresh produce. A fascinating look at alternative trade! #Silver#AlternativeTrade#USSilver
Each bucket holds over 60kg of pure gold, worth more than $8 million. Robots meticulously fill cups with gold shot and wire to ensure exact weight for 1kg bars, made on the same machine that produces other sizes. #GoldRefining#PreciousMetals
Transforming raw gold into pure 24-karat perfection involves a two-step refining process. Advanced melting units superheat impurities, followed by an acid bath that dissolves remaining contaminants, leaving behind 99.99%+ pure gold. #GoldRefining#Metallurgy
Even after minting, gold needs a final acid bath. This cleans off residue, ensuring perfection before drying. The process is complete, leaving pure, finished gold. #Gold#Minting#Process
If it's not perfect, it doesn't go forward. If it's in doubt, throw it out. The standard is clear: no compromises on quality. #QualityControl#Perfectionism
Gold and platinum products go through an acid bath to precisely adjust their weight. Recovered gold is reused, and a 2-3 hour burnishing process polishes them using demineralized water, special soap, and steel shot. #Manufacturing#PreciousMetals
Ever wondered how ultra high relief coins are made? It's a clever 2-step process: minting oversized, then clipping the excess. This prevents die cracking and ensures perfect minting. #CoinCollecting#Numismatics
Why pay extra for graded Silver Eagles? Right now, you can often get perfect MS70 graded Eagles for the same price as regular bullion. It just doesn't make sense to tack on extra premiums when silver is trading below its recent highs. #SilverInvesting#PreciousMetals
Old West cowboys really slammed silver dollars on the counter! In the West, gold/silver was trusted over paper money. Some folks in Montana even remember using silver dollars in the 1960s. #OldWest#SilverDollar#HistoryFacts
The simple joy of stacking gold and silver—spreading it out, feeling it, admiring the designs—is a powerful experience beyond market games. It's a personal, tactile pleasure that defines the true spirit of collecting. #Stacking#PreciousMetals
Is the market rigged? In a capitalist system with greed, manipulation can set in. But even if refiners faced issues buying silver, those who bought low are still ahead. #MarketAnalysis#SilverInvesting#FinanceTips