The Panic of 1907

Today I want to talk about the Panic of 1907 and how this event was used to create the Federal Reserve, that ultimately led to our current fiat money system.  Now, a lot has been said about the Panic of 1907 and, most often it is said that a lack of liquidity caused and exasperated…

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The Charlotte Gold Mint

In this article, we will take a historical look at the United States’ first documented discovery of gold and America’s first gold mine, which ultimately led to the establishment of the now defunct Charlotte Mint.  Getting a Charlotte gold coin has been on my wish list for years and as you’ll see there’s good reason…

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4 Silver Stacking Mistakes to Avoid

1) Avoid Silver shot . Silver shot or silver grain refers to silver granules or really tiny balls essentially, usually being around a ¼ inch in diameter. These tiny silver balls are formed during the sterling silver casting process by throwing molten silver into cold water. This action makes silver break up into small silver…

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