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When Money Becomes a Monument to Itself

When Money Becomes a Monument to Itself

The United States Treasury is considering a new one-dollar coin to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The proposal is genuine, although the design remains a draft. Early sketches feature Donald Trump on both sides: his profile beneath the word Liberty on one, and his raised fist with the slogan Fight, Fight, Fight on the other. […]
Security Theatre and the Fragility of Modern Money

Security Theatre and the Fragility of Modern Money

When I opened my first bank account, the process was straightforward. A signature, a form of identification, perhaps a conversation with the local manager, and one was welcomed as a customer. Today the same relationship requires considerably more formality. Proof of identity, documented addresses, background checks, and rightly so. Any responsible financial institution must verify […]
Silver at $50: Why the Shortage Could Spark a Historic Breakout

Silver at $50: Why the Shortage Could Spark a Historic Breakout

Silver has risen more than sixty percent in 2025. It now sits within touching distance of the fifty dollar level, a price that has acted as resistance for nearly half a century. In 1980, it was the Hunt brothers’ attempt to corner the market that drove silver close to fifty dollars. In 2011, it was […]
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