Five Key Things To Know Before You Sell Your Silver Coins, Bars, Jewelry Or Flatware

Five Key Things To Know Before You Sell Your Silver Coins, Bars, Jewelry Or Flatware

Charles Passy and Andrew Keshner  Wed, December 31, 2025  MarketWatch

Is It Time To Sell Your Silver?

That’s the question some may be asking in light of the fact that the precious metal’s price SI00 has risen well over 100% in the past year, reaching a record level above $82 an ounce on Monday. After all, many people have some silver tucked away in their closets in the form of flatware, coins and jewelry. Others may have purchased silver bars for investment purposes. Sure enough, those who buy silver for a living say they’ve been plenty busy of late responding to such folks.

“[We’re] seeing a deluge of silver sellers like we never have before,” said Brandon Aversano, CEO and founder of the Alloy Market, a Pennsylvania-based company that specializes in precious metals. Aversano noted that his firm has purchased nearly twice the amount of silver in the second half of 2025 as it did in the first half.

Fueling that demand, of course, are buyers aplenty who want a stake in silver, given the price gains of late.

“I’ve sold more silver in the past two weeks than I’ve probably sold in the past six months,” said Phil Neizvestny, owner of Bullion Holdings, a company based in New York City’s Diamond District.

If you do want to sell your silver items — whether it’s a set of cutlery you inherited from grandma or coins you collected long ago — what do you need to know? We spoke with some experts to find out. Let’s break it down into five questions.

1. Where Can You Sell Your Silver?

There are options galore. You can always head to your local pawnbroker or a merchant who specializes in coins or precious metals. You can also go the internet route, which will involve shipping your silver to a company that conducts such transactions.

Auction houses are yet another option, particularly for collectible items that have value beyond their intrinsic “melt value” (more on that later). There are also platforms like eBay EBAY, as well as social-media groups where buyers and sellers can connect.

Which option is best? Keep in mind that you can’t generally expect to receive the current market (or “spot”) price for your silver, since sellers have to make money on the transaction. “There is a bid/ask spread just like there is for any other traded asset,” explained Trip Brannen, chief financial officer at Coinfully, a company that appraises and purchases coins.

Experts say you will tend to get higher prices at online outlets — which typically have less overhead — but you then have to deal with shipping and you will also wait to receive your money. Pawnbrokers and other local merchants may pay less, but you’ll get your money right away.

And while going the eBay or social-media route can result in good prices, you need to ask yourself if you’re willing to deal directly with buyers.

No matter how you opt to sell, the usual caveat of getting different price quotes applies — don’t presume the first offer is the best. You’ll also want to check the buyer’s credentials or applicable ratings. And if you’re dealing with an online buyer, see if they’ll pay for shipping and insure your package.

2. How Can You Tell If An Item Is Real Silver?

TO READ MORE:  https://news.yahoo.com/news/finance/news/five-key-things-know-sell-174700763.html

Basel III and Physical Gold

GP Q: Basel III and Physical Gold

1-3-2025

BASEL III + PHYSICAL GOLD

Basel III is a global banking regulation that significantly upgraded gold’s status from Tier 3 to Tier 1 (High-Quality Liquid Asset) as of mid-2025, meaning banks can hold physical gold at 100% value for capital reserves, like cash, increasing demand and its safe-haven appeal.

While silver also benefits, gold’s boost is: more direct as a recognized zero-risk asset, contrasting with paper gold
and incentivising banks to hold more physical metal, potentially driving prices up and shifting focus from speculative paper markets.

What Basel III Means for Gold:

Tier 1 Asset:

Physical, allocated gold is now treated like cash and U.S. Treasuries, with a 0% risk weighting.

Increased Demand:

Banks are encouraged to increase physical gold holdings to meet capital requirements, boosting institutional demand.

Reduced Capital Burden:

Gold no longer requires extra capital charges, making it more efficient for banks to hold.

Shift to Physical:

The rule lessens the appeal of speculative “paper gold,” pushing for more physical metal.

Impact on Silver:

Indirect Benefits:

Silver also benefits from Basel III’s focus on tangible assets, but its impact is more complex due to massive paper-to-physical ratios (around 300:1).

Price Volatility:

Unwinding massive paper silver positions could create significant supply shocks, potentially driving prices up dramatically.

Key Change Date:

The Basel III “Endgame” rules, bringing gold to Tier 1 status, became effective for many globally on July 1, 2025, though U.S. adoption has a transition period.

In essence:

Basel III formally recognizes gold as “money” again by making physical gold a top-tier reserve asset, strengthening its role as a core financial instrument for banks

Source(s):  https://x.com/argosaki/status/2007341350518436228

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/03/gp-q-basel-iii-and-physical-gold/

News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 1-3-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Sat. 3 Jan. 2026

Compiled Sat. 3 Jan. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset: (Rumors)

Fri. 2 Jan. 2025 Four major banks (allegedly)  stopped trading silver at 3:15 AM this morning. BRICS (stating with Russia, BRICS 5 major countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China & So. Africa)) are (allegedly)  pushing for world to have currencies backed by precious metals and assets. 

Fri. 2 Jan. 2026 QFS GLOBAL ALERT Tier 4B ACTIVATED Secure floor confirms: Global ISO-20022 rainbow currency rollout now(allegedly)   at 92.7% live across 209 sovereign treasuries – final sync (allegedly)  locked in Zurich and Hong Kong nodes. …Quantum Financial System on Telegram

The GCR/RV shotgun start became (allegedly)  mathematically irreversible at 03:47 UTC December 31, 2025 – no reversals possible.

In the last 18 hours, Tier 4B escalation hit critical mass: 41,000+ high-value Zim holders (allegedly)  received encrypted redemption codes via secure military channels, with first batch of private appointments (allegedly)  scheduled in Reno and Baghdad facilities. Quantum entanglement security locks engaged on all off-ledger mirrored accounts now (allegedly)  fully transitioned to on-ledger status.

Rainbow currency treasuries(allegedly)   fully funded; gold-backed digital certificates(allegedly)   streaming live through Zimbabwe/Hong Kong/Moscow liquidity pools.

Military-protected redemption centers(allegedly)   reporting 1:1 asset-backed parity screens active.

Humanitarian & infrastructure project wallets(allegedly)   activated in waves – Saint Germain World Trust tranches (allegedly)  released, Dragon Family yellow/gold dragon bonds (allegedly)  redeemed.

Adjudicated settlements Tier 4A(allegedly)   completed, NESARA debt jubilee packets (allegedly)  uploaded to quantum ledgers. Med-bed allocation trusts funded and sovereign rate vs street rate screens (allegedly)  deployed. 800# release (allegedly)  sequence initiated with NDA 72–96 hour windows enforced.

The quantum grid is humming – no delays, no contingencies. The old world just ended. The new one is (allegedly)  already funded.

Read Full Post Here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/03/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-3-2026/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Militia Man  Iraq has lots of natural resources, somewhere in the neighborhood of 16 trillion.  You have to take that into consideration.  Low inflation, plenty of foreign reserves, plenty of gold…and a huge amount of non-oil revenue streams, ties to global financial integration, political stability reduces risks for International partners such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development $100 million dollar facility…They’re headed into the global markets.  It’s obvious.  It’s clear as day…

Jeff   These elections are happening faster than they ever have…They completed their parliament in record time…Everything is coming together correctly and fast, like in record time.

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   OMAR:  The CBI put this out on the television.  This is absolute…The Central Bank of Iraq is rolling out a new currency mechanism by the end of this month.  They’re tightening up the circulation of the dinar, cutting it down by about 5.5% this last quarter to make things a bit more sturdier.  It’s all part of the bigger plan to stabilize the currency.  They’re not messing with the exchange rate itself.  They’re pushing for a more digital approach…more international… FRANK:   Yes, the monetary mechanism is streamlining everything that is required for a new exchange rate.

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Triple Digits Silver Soon! JP Morgan Holds 750 M oz Silver | Andy Schectman Silver

Smart Stock Trading:  1-3-2025

In this interview, Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, delivers a bullish outlook on silver, predicting a massive rally potentially reaching 50X its current value due to an impending revaluation driven by global monetary shifts, de-dollarization, supply shortages, and institutional demand.

He warns that the transition will be turbulent ("buckle up, it's going to be rough"), with economic challenges ahead as the US dollar weakens and fiat systems face stress.

Schectman highlights 2026 as a pivotal year where gold and silver could outperform all other assets, but emphasizes that most Americans are unprepared for the coming financial disruptions, including inflation, debt crises, and BRICS-related changes.

 Key drivers include physical silver shortages, manipulation suppression ending, central bank accumulation, and silver's dual role as an industrial and monetary metal.

Timestamps:

 – The Psychological Thresholds for Silver's Price

– JP Morgan's Historic Flip from Biggest Silver Short to Long

– Physical Silver Removed from COMEX Vaults and Supply Tightening

– Record-Breaking Deliveries of Physical Silver and Gold

– US Banks Exit Silver Shorts; Foreign Banks Remain Exposed

 – China's Export Ban and the Geopolitical Race for Silver

– Silver Supply Shortages and Physical Demand

– The Potential 50X Rally in Silver and Revaluation Drivers

– De-Dollarization, BRICS, and Global Monetary Shifts

 – US Debt Crisis, Inflation, and Economic Turbulence Ahead ("Buckle Up")

– Manipulation Ending and Institutional/Central Bank Buying

– Silver's Dual Role (Industrial + Monetary) and Shortage Risks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vS2fd3clg4

Structural Breakdown of the Currency System

Structural Breakdown of the Currency System

Liberty and Finance:  1-1-2026

The global financial landscape is facing unprecedented challenges, with the US debt crisis taking center stage.

The current debt stands at a staggering $38 trillion, and experts warn that this number is unsustainable.

The abandonment of the gold standard in 1971 has led to persistent currency debasement and a loss of trust in the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the implications of this crisis, the growing significance of gold and silver as stores of value, and the potential risks associated with the increasing trend towards cashless digital currencies.

The US debt crisis is a complex issue, and there’s no easy solution in sight.

The loss of confidence in the US dollar is reflected in the diminished demand for US Treasury bonds, forcing the Federal Reserve to intervene through quantitative easing and money printing. This has further weakened the dollar, creating a vicious cycle of debt monetization. As a result, investors are increasingly looking for alternative stores of value, such as gold and silver.

Central banks around the world have been accumulating gold reserves, signaling a shift away from trust in paper currencies.

Gold and silver are not speculative assets, but rather essential, long-term stores of value that protect against inflation and currency debasement. In times of economic uncertainty, precious metals have consistently proven to be a reliable safe haven.

Retail investors would do well to focus on the broader economic context rather than short-term price fluctuations or attempts to time the market.

While some countries are embracing cashless digital currencies, others are pushing back against this trend.

Initiatives in Switzerland and Sweden aim to protect citizens’ rights to use cash, highlighting concerns about privacy, financial control, and vulnerability to cyber disruptions.

The increasing centralization and programmability of money raise red flags about government control and seizure of assets, especially in times of geopolitical or economic crisis.

The bond market is facing a crisis of its own, with declining demand from traditional buyers like China and Japan.

The Fed has become the primary purchaser, creating an unsustainable cycle of debt monetization. Rising yields threaten to increase government interest expenses, potentially destabilizing markets, including stocks and real estate, which are heavily reliant on cheap borrowing.

Artificial support mechanisms, such as stock buybacks and insider trading, have kept markets afloat despite underlying economic weaknesses.

The conversation around the global financial crisis is not just about numbers; it’s also about the erosion of trust in governments and institutions.

Currency manipulation and inflation misreporting have been likened to a form of societal betrayal. Honest leadership and transparency are needed to address these systemic issues, but the political realities suggest that such candor is unlikely.

In conclusion, the global financial landscape is facing significant challenges, and it’s essential to be prepared.

Gold and silver are becoming increasingly important as stores of value, and investors would do well to consider them as part of their wealth protection strategy. It’s also crucial to remain vigilant about the evolving financial landscape and to be aware of the potential risks associated with cashless digital currencies.

By staying informed and taking a long-term view, individuals can protect their wealth and navigate the uncertain economic waters ahead.

https://youtu.be/rllp0N2YN14

50X Silver Revaluation: They Tried To Smash Silver But Ended Up Buying Physical! Andy Schectman

50X Silver Revaluation: They Tried To Smash Silver But Ended Up Buying Physical! Andy Schectman

Smart Stock Trading and Gold Silver Investing: 1-2-2026

In this interview, Andy Schectman, President of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, delivers a bullish outlook on silver, predicting a massive rally potentially reaching 50X its current value due to an impending revaluation driven by global monetary shifts, de-dollarization, supply shortages, and institutional demand.

He warns that the transition will be turbulent ("buckle up, it's going to be rough"), with economic challenges ahead as the US dollar weakens and fiat systems face stress.

Schectman highlights 2026 as a pivotal year where gold and silver could outperform all other assets, but emphasizes that most Americans are unprepared for the coming financial disruptions, including inflation, debt crises, and BRICS-related changes.

 Key drivers include physical silver shortages, manipulation suppression ending, central bank accumulation, and silver's dual role as an industrial and monetary metal.

Timestamps:

– The Psychological Thresholds for Silver's Price

– JP Morgan's Historic Flip from Biggest Silver Short to Long

– Physical Silver Removed from COMEX Vaults and Supply Tightening

 – Record-Breaking Deliveries of Physical Silver and Gold

– US Banks Exit Silver Shorts; Foreign Banks Remain Exposed

 – China's Export Ban and the Geopolitical Race for Silver

– Silver Supply Shortages and Physical Demand

– The Potential 50X Rally in Silver and Revaluation Drivers

– De-Dollarization, BRICS, and Global Monetary Shifts

 – US Debt Crisis, Inflation, and Economic Turbulence Ahead ("Buckle Up")

– Manipulation Ending and Institutional/Central Bank Buying

– Silver's Dual Role (Industrial + Monetary) and Shortage Risks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opl7YfnWByE

Bill Holter: Failure To Deliver for Silver 'Imminent' & Gold Re-Monetization

Bill Holter: Failure To Deliver for Silver 'Imminent' & Gold Re-Monetization

Palisades Gold Radio: 1-1-2026

Stijn Schmitz welcomes Bill Holter to the show. Bill is a Precious Metals Expert and Broker. In this in-depth discussion about the precious metals market, Holter provides a comprehensive overview of the current dynamics driving silver and gold prices, highlighting a significant structural shift in the global metals market.

 Holter emphasizes a substantial supply and demand deficit in silver, estimated at 300-400 million ounces, driven by increasing industrial applications such as AI technology and electric vehicle batteries.

He notes that physical metal exchanges like Shanghai are experiencing significant premiums over paper markets, indicating a fundamental change in metals trading.

This phenomenon, known as backwardation, suggests investors are increasingly prioritizing physical metal ownership over paper contracts.

 Bill predicts a potential transformation in global currency systems, suggesting that the US dollar is declining while BRICS nations are developing a potentially gold-backed settlement currency.

 Holter believes this shift could dramatically impact global financial markets, with gold and silver emerging as the only truly trustworthy currencies.

Institutional buying is currently driving the precious metals market, with family offices, hedge funds, and even sovereign nations like Russia purchasing significant quantities. Holter sees this as a critical moment for metals, potentially leading to a delivery failure in silver markets that could trigger massive price increases.

 For individual investors, Holter recommends starting with silver, particularly "junk silver" coins minted before 1965, which offer the most practical and recognizable form of silver ownership.

 He stresses that it's not too late to enter the market, warning that current financial systems are fundamentally unstable and that precious metals represent a critical hedge against potential economic collapse.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - 2025 Precious Metals Review

00:01:41 - Structural Supply Deficit

 00:02:29 - Industrial Demand & Vaults

00:03:21 - Backwardation and Premiums

00:06:04 - Historical Interventions

00:07:17 - Gold vs Silver Differences

00:09:30 - BRICS Remonetization Outlook

00:11:42 - Failure to Deliver Risks

 00:13:58 - Institutional Buying Trends

00:14:56 - Retail Flows and Junk Silver

 00:20:10 - Silver Going Mainstream

00:21:48 - Investment Advice for Beginners

00:23:17 - Fiat Collapse and Great Taking

00:26:03 - Concluding Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xImd8wyyDWM

Silver Is Breaking the System – This Isn’t a Bubble | Vince Lanci

Silver Is Breaking the System – This Isn’t a Bubble | Vince Lanci

Soar financially:  12-31-2025

Silver has gone parabolic, swinging violently as global supply chains fracture.

Vince Lanci explains why this is not a speculative bubble, how China is being cut off from silver supply, why banks are repositioning, and what this means for silver prices over the next few months.

We also discuss the BRICS “Unit,” critical minerals, and the growing divide in global trade.

Time Stamps (AI Generated)

00:00 Silver Price Goes Parabolic

01:36 Is This a Bubble?

02:28 Physical Demand Takes Over

03:15 China’s Silver Problem

05:29 Geopolitics & Supply Chains

07:25 Is This a Silver Short Squeeze?

10:30 Are Banks Really in Trouble?

13:58 JPMorgan Turns Net Long

16:08 Silver as a Strategic Asset

18:19 Short-Term Silver Outlook

 21:23 What Breaks This Standoff?

24:05 The BRICS “Unit” Explained

30:24 Can the Dollar Be Challenged?

32:01 Final Take on Silver & Trade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfB8NCRDq4g

Mathematical Analysis of a Global Monetary Reset

Mathematical Analysis of a Global Monetary Reset

12-30-2025

Gold at $10,000: Mathematical Analysis of Global Monetary Reset

BY MUFLIH HIDAYAT ON DECEMBER 30, 2025

How Currency System Mathematics Drive Gold Toward $10,000 Valuations

Modern monetary architecture rests on mathematical relationships that most investors never examine. When currency supplies expand beyond the backing capacity of underlying reserves, historical precedent suggests systematic adjustments become inevitable.

The arithmetic supporting potential gold at $10,000 scenarios emerges from fundamental imbalances between outstanding monetary obligations and precious metals held in official reserves.

Furthermore, understanding these dynamics becomes crucial as gold record highs continue to challenge traditional market expectations.

The Federal Reserve’s Hidden Gold Connection

Despite widespread belief that the dollar operates without commodity backing, Federal Reserve balance sheets reveal approximately $11.2 billion in gold certificates serving as collateral against $2.35 trillion in circulating Federal Reserve notes. This creates a backing ratio of roughly 0.48%at the statutory gold price of $42.22 per ounce.

The U.S. Treasury maintains 261.5 million ounces of gold across Fort Knox, West Point, Denver, and San Francisco facilities.

 Under current accounting, this massive reserve provides less than half a penny of gold backing per dollar in circulation. This mathematical disconnect between official pricing and currency obligations creates structural pressure that has historically resolved through revaluation events.

Currency Coverage Requirements Under Full Backing Systems

Mathematical analysis reveals that achieving 100% gold backing for current Federal Reserve note circulation would require gold pricing near $8,993 per ounce.

This calculation emerges from dividing total currency outstanding by existing Treasury gold reserves, creating a pure arithmetic relationship independent of market speculation.

Read Full Article:
https://discoveryalert.com.au/gold-10000-valuation-currency-mathematics/

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/30/mathematical-analysis-of-a-global-monetary-reset/

We are living through a Global Monetary Reset!!!!!

Gold & Silver’s Surge Warns of a 2026 Great Reckoning

Taylor Kenny:  12-31-2025

We are living through a Global Monetary Reset!!!!!

Gold and silver are setting record highs-but it’s not about inflation or geopolitics.

 Most Americans have no idea what’s coming. Taylor reveals how paper markets, debt manipulation, and global de-dollarization are fueling a historic shifts and why 2026 is shaping out to be one of the most pivotal years in financial history.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Gold & Silver Surge Isn’t What You Think

01:37 We’re Living Through a Global Currency Reset

 03:09 What Is a Currency Reset, Really?

04:15 Paper Market Manipulation Is Breaking Down

06:25 Explosive Institutional Demand Is Here

 07:35 China’s Massive Gold Accumulation

 09:35 The Rise of a Gold-Based Monetary System

10:44 Trust and Tangibles in a Post-Dollar World

11:45 The Fatal Mistake Most People Make

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08Qm6NUXrA

News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 12-31-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Tues. 30 Dec. 2025

Compiled Tues. 30 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset To Gold/Backed Currencies of 209 Nations Set For Jan. 1 2026
Be Prepared

Judy Note: Intel has indicated that the Global Currency Reset was (allegedly) set to begin notification for foreign currency exchange  and Zim Bond redemption appointments as early as Wed. 31 Dec. 2025, with full payouts (allegedly) commencing immediately thereafter under the secure, gold/asset-backed framework. 

NESARA/GESARA provisions are(allegedly)  activating worldwide, bringing universal debt forgiveness, elimination of taxes, and release of Prosperity Funds. 

As the old fiat system crumbles, over 200 nations (allegedly) transition to the new Quantum Financial System.

This monumental shift, guided by the Supreme Court’s green light to President Trump, marks the dawn of a golden age

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Mon. 29 Dec. 2025 Timing …Charlie Ward and Friends

QFS Ledger: LIVE and registering assets
NESARA/GESARA: Enforcement protocols ACTIVE
Redemption Centers: Opening THIS WEEK
Wealth Distribution: Beginning in 72 HOURS
Old Currency: Being NULLIFIED as we speak

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New Financial System:

Mon. 29 Dec. 2025: The U.S. Treasury has confirmed the Quantum Financial System (QFS) will (allegedly) become operational in January 2026.

Documents have revealed that specially-designed gold assets will facilitate the transition, with only 10,000 units available to the public before the system goes live. 

While details remain limited, Treasury officials describe the move as “the most significant monetary advancement since the creation of the Federal Reserve.” 

A finance correspondent has the complete breakdown of what this means for investors and the broader economy. Full report: https://cutt.ly/QFS_Treasury_Announcement

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/30/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-30-2025/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Jeff   Iraq's going international January 1st.  Article Quote:  "U.S. special envoy Mark Savaya is expected to arrive in Baghdad in early January."  That's going to be after they go international... 

Frank26   Speaker of the House, these deputies, that was done quick as lighting.  That is not how [Iraq] moves.  That is not how they function.  Somebody's pushing all of this.  Speaker's position was [filled] quick.  

Mnt Goat   There is much more evidence than not that everything is pointing to early 2026 for them to normalize the dinar and place it back on FOREX to trade. ...the Development Road Project, the port of Faw or the reopening of the Cyan oil pipeline that can almost double the oil revenues. Oh…did I mention the Customs and Tariff revenues? Some of these projects and more at the implementation phases and some are generating real revenues already with potential for more, massive amounts...Most of these projects are recent within the last four years and take time to come to full capacity for revenue generation for the federal  government... It is a slow process.  [Post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

Mnt Goat    So, you see it all works together and are interconnected, and I have not even begun to mention the natural resources available that is also in the making to be marketed soon, very soon! I will leave it to the “gatekeepers” of Iraq and the CBI to decide when to reinstate the dinar based on all these new developments. They are now all concurring the time is ripe now.  [Post 2 of 2]

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Gold & Silver at All-Time Highs Signal Dollar Endgame

Lynette Zang:  12-31-2025

Gold and silver reaching all time highs is not a coincidence. It is a signal.

This move has little to do with geopolitics and everything to do with currency devaluation, debt, and loss of confidence in fiat money.

When hard assets rise relentlessly, it reflects a steady erosion of purchasing power. History shows this pattern clearly.

Understanding this signal and preparing early matters more than ever.

Chapters:

00:00 – Gold & Silver Surge to New Highs

01:17 – The Shift From Paper Markets to Physical Metals

03:47 – Middle Class Breakdown & Rising Pessimism

05:07 – The “Strong Dollar” Myth vs Purchasing Power

 06:41 – Silver-to-Gold Ratio Signals What’s Coming Next

09:09 – Fiat Currency Failure & the K-Shaped Economy

12:22 – Crypto Control, Sound Money & Protecting Freedom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATpIf6K8q5Y

News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 12-29-2025

Confirmed New ZIG Notes Ready for Circulation Q1 2026

Swisher1776:   12-29-2025

ZIM RV: CONFIRMED NEW ZIG NOTES READY FOR CIRCULATION Q1 2026

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has confirmed that newly designed ZiG banknotes are ready for circulation, with distribution set to take place through banks and authorised outlets once rollout begins.

RBZ Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu said preparations are at an advanced stage, but stressed that the introduction of the new notes will be carefully managed to safeguard price and exchange rate stability.

Gradual Rollout Planned for Early 2026

Speaking in an interview, Dr Mushayavanhu said the release of the new ZiG notes will follow a phased approach guided by economic conditions and actual demand for cash.

He explained that circulation is expected to begin within the first quarter of 2026, allowing authorities to closely monitor market conditions and ensure a smooth transition.

No Expansion of Money Supply

The central bank governor assured the public that the introduction of physical ZiG notes will not increase the amount of money in circulation. Instead, banks will receive cash in exchange for their existing electronic balances held at the RBZ.

This approach, he said, is designed to maintain monetary discipline while improving convenience for cash users.

Public Awareness Campaign to Support Transition

To ensure public confidence, the RBZ plans to roll out a nationwide awareness campaign highlighting the new notes’ security features, durability and the safeguards in place to preserve currency stability.

Source(s):  https://x.com/swisher1776/status/2005439679412203955

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/28/swisher1776-confirmed-new-zig-notes-ready-for-circulation-q1-2026/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Militia Man  Iraq's neighbors are implementing currency changes with Syria starting a 2-zero removal starting on January 1st.  Iran is planning a 4-zero cut from about March of next year.  Azerbaijan... launching a 4-zero redenomination on January 1st.  These efforts simplify transactions and build trust in regional economies...Iraq is going to be 
deleting 3-zeros.  I don't believe for a moment this is a coincidence of this going on.

Jeff   Article:  "Iranian government rolling out nationwide currency denomination"  Quote:  "Iran's government will begin the process of removing 4-zeros from the currency since the next Iranian year from March 21, 2026 to March 20, 2027..."  Why this period?  It's their budget period...I pulled this straight off the internet.  Iran's budget period/ fiscal year goes from March 21st to March 20th of the following year...Iraq's fiscal year goes from January 1st to December 31st.

Mnt Goat  There is so much real optimism and VERY GOOD news for Iraq and yet there is still lots of propaganda news... As investors in the Iraqi dinar, we need to hear optimistic and truthful news and it is all optimistic let there be no mistake about it...There is much more evidence than not that everything is pointing to early 2026 for them to normalize the dinar and place it back on FOREX to trade...I...can only rely on what my contact in the CBI along with the articles were telling us. They are telling us NOW IS THE TIME!

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$100 Silver Likely As Manipulation Breaks | Ed Steer

Liberty and Finance:  12-28-2025

Ed Steer, a longtime precious metals analyst, argues that silver and other precious metals have been deliberately price-suppressed since the U.S. left the gold standard.

He claims that growing industrial demand and long-standing supply deficits are now forcing large short positions to unwind, driving prices higher.

Steer believes Western futures markets like COMEX are losing control of price discovery, which will increasingly shift to Asia, especially China.

 He warns that regulatory intervention could undermine market credibility and fail to stop a physical silver shortage. Overall, he argues the precious metals bull market is only in its early stages with significant upside ahead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib7-uhUzyhw

News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 12-27-2025

KTFA

Frank26:  "SECURITY & STABILITY FOR THE M.R. DEMANDS THIS".......F26

A financial expert calls for stricter oversight of banks in Iraq.

 12/24/2025   Information / Baghdad...

Financial and banking expert Abdul Aziz Hassoun called on the Central Bank of Iraq on Wednesday to take strict measures and oversight to regulate the work of banks, ensuring the protection of citizens' rights.

 He pointed out that the banking system in Iraq operates within an unstable environment that has prevented it from performing from its normal functions.

Hassoun told the Information Agency that "the security, economic, and social conditions are the main factors contributing to instability in the banking sector, which negatively impacts citizens' confidence and discourages them from depositing funds, especially in government banks. This leads to a shortage of cash liquidity and disrupts economic activity in the country."

He added that "a large number of banks are now engaging in activities that do not fall under the umbrella of genuine banking, exploiting the state of turmoil to achieve private gains at the bank of the banking policy set by the Central Bank."

He explained that "the Central Bank is required today to implement strict measures and activate serious oversight of banks' operations, with the aim of securing citizens' rights and strengthening confidence in the banking system." He noted that "directing financial revenues solely towards imports is one of the main reasons for the decline and stagnant banking performance in Iraq." LINK

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Clare:  The International Smart Card Company announces the launch of a (0% commission) initiative to support merchants.

12/24/2025  Economic:

The global smart card company (Key) announced today, Wednesday, the launch of a (0% commission) initiative to support merchants.

 The company said in a statement received by Alsumaria News "A new initiative will be launched to support merchants and stimulate business growth, starting from January 1, 2026, where a commission rate of (0%) will be applied to the merchant for all electronic payment transactions."

 She added that "the initiative includes all payments made through devices Points of Sale (POS) and the SuperKey application, without any deductions or hidden commissions, ensuring that the merchant retains the full profit from every sale,” noting that “this step comes within its strategy to enhance financial inclusion, encourage the shift towards electronic payments, and provide a more transparent and profitable business environment for merchants in various sectors.”

The company confirmed that “payment devices will be provided free of charge to merchants wishing to join the Key system, with easy registration through the SuperKey application,” adding that “2026 will be a year of real growth and clearer profits for merchants, in a partnership built on trust and continuous support.”  LINK

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Militia Man  Would it look cleaner if they have a prime minister...back in completely done and stabilized prior to the end of the year?  Of course.  Is it necessary?  I've shown that it's not.  

Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY: Your favorite economist is back...today on Iraqi television.  He says the lower denomination dinar note are lined up for release...They are not on the streets just yet...The central bank is saying the launch is imminent.  All the preparations are in place...  FRANK:  You have to remember who this man is.  He's an economist.  He's well educated.  But he's a financial adviser for the news.  He is not associated with the CBI...GOI.  He's associated with the media.  Everyday he comes out and expresses his opinion...

Jeff  They have a lot of crap to do...that's sensitive to the timing of the rate change.  They have 150 plus laws to pass, two of which would be the '26 budget along with the Oil and Gas Law... outstanding since at least 2005.  Why?  Because it is sensitive to the timing of the rate change.  It needs it and requires it.  Very simple...Parliament can't get all this crap done [until after] the rate change.

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Massive Silver Revaluation! Failure To Deliver Has Already Started | Bill Holter

Smart Stock Trading and Gold Silver Investing:  12-27-2025

ALERT! SILVER SQUEEZE 2.0 & 10000% SILVER Price Unfolding |

Bill Holter SILVER & GOLD Forecast

Will Tariffs Affect GOLD & SILVER Price?

Bill Holter GOLD & SILVER Price Prediction

Silver Could Reach $1000 Soon | $1000 Silver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyDUIzjV8lY

Imminent Monetization of Gold

Imminent Monetization of Gold

Palisades Gold Radio:  12-26-2025

In a compelling and eye-opening episode of Palisades Gold Radio, Brett Rentmeester, Founder and Managing Director of Winrock Wealth Management, delivers a sobering yet insightful analysis of the deep structural imbalances threatening the global economic order.

What emerges from his in-depth discussion is not just a critique of current monetary policy—but a warning that we are approaching a pivotal inflection point in history, one where the foundations of trust, value, and institutional credibility are being tested like never before.

At the heart of Rentmeester’s argument lies a fundamental shift that reshaped the global economy: the severing of the U.S. dollar from the gold standard in the early 1970s.

 What seemed at the time like a technical adjustment to monetary policy has, over five decades, evolved into a systemic experiment in fiat finance—one that may have reached its limits.

By removing the anchor of gold, central banks gained unprecedented freedom to create money. The result? Decades of escalating debt, rampant money supply expansion, and a steady erosion of purchasing power.

Workers have seen their real wages stagnate or decline, even as asset prices—especially financial assets—have soared. This divergence has not only widened inequality but also undermined faith in the very institutions meant to steward economic stability.

“Money no longer represents stored value,” Rentmeester observes. “It represents a claim on future productivity—productivity that may never materialize given the weight of accumulated debt.”

Rentmeester frames today’s challenges within a broader historical context, drawing on Neil Howe’s influential Fourth Turning theory. According to this cyclical model, societies pass through four distinct phases—High, Awakening, Unraveling, and Crisis—roughly every 80 to 90 years.

 We are now deep within a Crisis phase, a period in which outdated institutions collapse under the weight of new realities, and a new social order begins to form.

We see the signs everywhere: political polarization, institutional distrust, economic fragility, and growing public frustration. Key systems like healthcare and education have become prohibitively expensive while delivering diminishing returns. Social safety nets, built during eras of robust population growth and productivity, are now straining under the pressure of aging demographics and declining birth rates.

As Rentmeester notes, “You can’t promise lifetime benefits to retirees if there aren’t enough workers to fund them. The math no longer works.”

Perhaps the most alarming trend Rentmeester identifies is the growing disconnect between debt and the real assets that back it. Governments across the developed world—particularly the U.S., Europe, Japan, and even China—are piling on debt at an unsustainable pace. Yet, there’s a dangerous illusion that this can continue indefinitely.

“We’re nearing debt saturation,” he warns. “At some point, markets stop believing that debt can be serviced or inflated away. When that happens, confidence evaporates—and with it, the value of fiat currencies.”

In response, central banks are quietly shifting strategy. A surge in gold purchases by central banks around the world—particularly in China, India, and Russia—suggests a quiet but profound revaluation of what constitutes “money.”

Meanwhile, the rise of blockchain technology has birthed new forms of value storage: tokenized gold, stablecoins, and digital asset platforms that could redefine trust and transparency in finance.

Are we witnessing the early stages of a new monetary foundation—one backed not by political decree, but by tangible assets and decentralized verification?

For investors, the message is clear: hedge against uncertainty. Rentmeester advocates for a diversified portfolio that includes exposure to real, tangible assets—not just traditional equities and bonds.

“The goal isn’t to predict the future,” he says. “It’s to build a portfolio that can survive multiple futures.”

Could China replace the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant reserve currency? Rentmeester is skeptical. While China has made strides in internationalizing the yuan and accumulating gold, it faces its own deep challenges—demographic decline, a debt-fueled property crisis, and rigid political structures that may hinder adaptation.

Instead, he envisions a multipolar monetary system—one where no single currency reigns supreme, and value is anchored in a basket of assets, including gold, silver, energy, and perhaps even digital currencies backed by real-world collateral.

With systemic stress comes the risk of rising global conflict, as nations compete for resources, influence, and stability. But Rentmeester stops short of fatalism. He believes that technological innovation—especially in finance and energy—could provide the tools for coordination and renewal.

“The same forces that destabilize can also empower,” he notes. “Blockchain, decentralized identity, green energy tech—these aren’t just innovations. They’re potential building blocks for a more resilient, transparent, and inclusive system.”

Brett Rentmeester’s message is urgent but not hopeless. We are living through a period of profound transformation—one that demands awareness, preparedness, and courage.

The old paradigms of infinite growth, perpetual debt, and unquestioned institutional trust are fracturing. What comes next depends not just on policymakers, but on individuals making informed choices about how they earn, save, invest, and prepare.

As we stand at the edge of a new era, one truth becomes clear: money must once again represent real value. Whether we arrive at that future through crisis or conscious reform remains to be seen.

For those seeking to understand the forces shaping our financial future, Rentmeester’s insights on Palisades Gold Radio offer a crucial roadmap—one that every investor, policymaker, and citizen would do well to study.

Watch the full interview on Palisades Gold Radio for a deeper dive into Brett Rentmeester’s analysis of debt, gold, generational cycles, and the future of money.

https://youtu.be/beII62DKEek