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Why Our Credit Crunch Mirrors the Weimar Hyperinflation from 1919-1923

Interesting article. One comment. One big difference is that the Mark was not the resrve currency of the world.

Why Silver Beats Gold as a Precious Metals Play

"Therefore, even though gold was at $800 and silver was at $50 back in 1980, investors who tried to cash in at those prices were being turned away by dealers. "

When this happens- barter with it. This is not about an "investment".

History of Silver, Part I: Metal of the Moon

SIlver is also increasingly used in electronics. Solar cell technology requires silver to avoid electric losses at contacts.

Silver is the transitional metal in that it is both a monetary metal and a fantastic industrial metal. If the economy goes down badly, its monetary side will shine. If the economy booms, its industrial side will boom. Alternative energies will use a lot of silver (and think palladium, too).

Is the Old Gold/Silver Ratio of 16 Still Alive Today?

NIce article, thanks!

The question becomes witll the ratio narrow by silver increasing in price, gold decreasing, or both?

High Premiums on Silver? Better to Buy Gold

Keep in mind that the high premiums are influenced by Microsoft's Cash back program (25% cash back, recently increased to 30%). Most sellers on ebay price this in. For gold on ebay the effect is less, because there is an upper limit of $200 per transaction.