A selection of one-ounce coins issued by government mints from around the world.

Silver Price Jumps, Gold Sets New Record

While you were enjoying Labor Day, silver prices broke $40 an ounce and gold set a new record.
old dimes and quarters

Silver Jumps 13 Percent on the Week

Silver reached a record high on Friday, closing at more than $56. Gold was also up, approaching its recent high.
old dimes and quarters

Silver and Bitcoin Set Records as Tariff’s Loom

On Friday, the spot price for silver closed at $38.44, its highest closing price in 14 years. Bitcoin also set a new record.
The end of the shutdown will be like money falling from the sky for some segments of the population.

What the End of the Shutdown Means for Markets

The end of the government shutdown will result in the sudden injection of money into millions of pockets. What happens next?
old dimes and quarters

How Much Silver is Enough?

A prepper friend shares his silver collection and seeks to answer the question, is that enough silver? Enough for what? asks Pete.
The Canadian Maple Leaf is a popular and instantly recognizable coin that contains .9999 fine silver. These are one-ounce coins.

Silver Rockets Past $67 to Another Record High

Silver rockets to a record $67.10/oz as the "Debasement Trade" accelerates. Pete explains why and what this mean for preppers.
These are screen grabs from the KITCO app on my phone. They are the industry standard if you want to track precious metals spot prices.

Silver Continues Its Remarkable Run

Silver rocketed to another record close this week, gaining $12 or $19 percent. Check out what junk silver is now worth.
A one-ounce gold Krugerrand

Gold Hits Another Record as Silver also Shines

Gold hits another record, causing the Krugerrand Pete bought prior to Y2K to be worth ten times what he paid for it.
old dimes and quarters

Silver Drops Below $20; Is this a Buying Opportunity?

Silver prices have dropped precipitously. Is this a tremendous buying opportunity or a sign of doom and gloom?
The U.S. Silver Eagle, a one-ounce silver coin, seen on a large bar of silver.

Buying Gold and Silver at Costco

Cost, the warehouse store that is a prepper's paradise, has started selling gold bars and silver coins. Is buying gold and silver at Costco a good idea?