Category Archives: Silver

The Voice Of The Federal Reserve Drives Precious Metals Higher

Posted on February 8, 2012 by GSM

Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke addressed Congress in the first week of February 2012. His speech concerned the volatile financial … Continue reading →

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Is Silver Bullion “Real” Money?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by GSM

In order to determine if an item is actually money, one must first define what constitutes real money. What are … Continue reading →

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Some US States Consider Taxing Bullion, Currency And Coins

Posted on January 31, 2012 by GSM

Passed in 2007, US House Bill 1151 exempts precious metals, like silver and gold from being subject to taxation. Despite … Continue reading →

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Currency Swaps Allow Fed To Covertly Assist European Bailout

Posted on January 26, 2012 by GSM

Swapping currencies between countries has become commonplace in our global economy. The exchange of one type of currency for another … Continue reading →

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Silver Mining

Posted on January 26, 2012 by GSM

With the price of silver quickly on the rise, many people are looking into mining silver. The act of mining … Continue reading →

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Bullion Coins: Purchasing Silver For Survival

Posted on January 24, 2012 by GSM

Wise investments can change lives. No matter their investment goals, savvy investors learn to gauge global and individual circumstances to … Continue reading →

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Forsaking The Gold Standard: How Governments Devalue Currencies

Posted on January 24, 2012 by GSM

US president, Franklin Roosevelt set in motion the decline of the dollar in 1933. When Americans were no longer allowed … Continue reading →

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Silver Has a Wide Variety of Uses

Posted on January 6, 2012 by GSM

Silver has a variety of uses in many industries including electronics, medical, air travel, brazing and soldering, chemistry, food hygiene, … Continue reading →

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Technological Innovation Derived from the Comstock Lode

Posted on January 5, 2012 by GSM

The fabled Comstock Lode contained the biggest silver deposit in American history. Discovered in 1857, Comstock drew thousands of miners … Continue reading →

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The World’s Largest Silver Mine

Posted on January 4, 2012 by GSM

Cannington is the world’s largest silver and lead mine. Located in northwest Queensland, Australia, the mine employs 600 workers and … Continue reading →

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Will Silver Continue To Shine Bright In 2012?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by GSM

2011 saw extreme volatility in precious metals markets. Even greater magnitude price swings in silver were not out of character, … Continue reading →

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Discoloration of silver

Posted on December 29, 2011 by GSM

When silver is exposed to air, the air oxidizes the silver, causing it to discolor. This tarnish is caused by … Continue reading →

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