The "Gasoline" Metric
The easiest way to understand silver's value is not in dollars, but in purchasing power. Dollars change; the goods we need for survival remain somewhat constant in untarnished value.
1964
2024
The Result: The 3 paper dimes from 1964 are now worth $0.30—barely enough for a sprint of air in your tire. The 3 silver dimes from 1964 can buy nearly two gallons of gas today.
Why Silver Preserves Value
Governments can print currency infinitely, but they cannot print silver. It must be mined, refined, and minted. This scarcity imposes a natural limit on supply that fiat currencies lack.
Furthermore, silver is an industrial metal. It is consumed in:
- Solar panels (photovoltaics)
- Electronics and batteries
- Medical devices (anti-microbial properties)
- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
As technology advances, the demand for silver increases, while easily accessible mines are being depleted.
Start Your Preservation Fund
You don't need to be rich to start stacking. "Junk Silver" (pre-1965 US coins) is the most historical and fractional way to own silver.
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