‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Says Gold, Silver Prices Don’t Really Matter
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Says Gold, Silver Prices Don’t Really Matter
Anand Sinha TheStreet Fri, January 23, 2026
If you’re obsessively refreshing gold charts, cryptocurrency candles, or silver wicks, Robert Kiyosaki wants you to relax.
In an X post on Jan. 22, the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author made it clear: he doesn’t care whether gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), or even Ethereum (ETH), rise or fall on any given day.
Why? Because, in his view, the real story isn’t market volatility. It’s the slow, steady erosion of the U.S. dollar.
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Says Gold, Silver Prices Don’t Really Matter
Anand Sinha TheStreet Fri, January 23, 2026
If you’re obsessively refreshing gold charts, cryptocurrency candles, or silver wicks, Robert Kiyosaki wants you to relax.
In an X post on Jan. 22, the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author made it clear: he doesn’t care whether gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), or even Ethereum (ETH), rise or fall on any given day.
Why? Because, in his view, the real story isn’t market volatility. It’s the slow, steady erosion of the U.S. dollar.
U.S. debt soars, U.S. dollar sinks
Kiyosaki argues that as the U.S.’s federal debt continues to climb, the purchasing power of the dollar keeps falling.
He isn't wrong.
The U.S. federal government currently has $38.45 trillion in debt.
The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of the dollar relative to a basket of foreign currencies, is at its lowest in two weeks at 98.30 at press time.
Once you accept this reality, Kiyosaki says, price swings start to matter a lot less.
However, the price movements of these popular assets have shaken the global markets.
Gold's price hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $4,967.03 per ounce on Jan. 23 and is now eyeing the $5,000 mark.
Silver is also hitting new records every few days, hitting the ATH of $100.29 per oz on Jan. 23.
Bitcoin, meanwhile, was exchanging hands at $88,866.80 at the time of writing—a pale shadow of the king coin when it hit north of $126,000 in early October last year.
Ether was trading at $2,915.86 at press time, 40% lower than the ATH of $4,953.73 it reached in late April last year.
Instead of worrying about these price movements, Kiyosaki points the finger at what he sees as a deeper problem: economic leadership.
Kiyosaki attacks 'incompetent, highly educated' PhDs in charge
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Why Biggest Money in the World Is Demanding Physical Gold & Silver? Massive Contagion Risk Looming?
Why Biggest Money in the World Is Demanding Physical Gold & Silver? Massive Contagion Risk Looming?
Miles Franklin Media: 1-22-2026
Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, is joined by Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, as gold surges toward $5,000 an ounce and silver pushes toward $100.
But the real story isn’t price. It’s delivery.
In this episode of The Real Story, Michelle and Andy break down why the biggest money in the world is no longer trading paper metals and instead standing for physical delivery of gold and silver in record volumes.
Why Biggest Money in the World Is Demanding Physical Gold & Silver? Massive Contagion Risk Looming?
Miles Franklin Media: 1-22-2026
Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, is joined by Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, as gold surges toward $5,000 an ounce and silver pushes toward $100.
But the real story isn’t price. It’s delivery.
In this episode of The Real Story, Michelle and Andy break down why the biggest money in the world is no longer trading paper metals and instead standing for physical delivery of gold and silver in record volumes.
COMEX deliveries are reaching historic levels, Shanghai silver is trading at persistent premiums, and institutions that once dismissed metals are quietly repositioning.
From COMEX and London vault drains, to Davos discussions of Bretton Woods and reserve currency dependency, to rising risks of a failure-to-deliver scenario that could trigger systemic contagion – this conversation connects the dots the mainstream continues to ignore.
In this episode:
Why COMEX delivery volumes matter more than price
What “standing for delivery” actually means and why it’s different this time
Why silver is being repriced as a strategic and critical metal
The growing gap between paper markets and physical reality
What happens if physical demand overwhelms paper supply
Whether gold is quietly re-monetizing as a reserve asset
00:00 Introduction & Market Overview
02:28 Interview with Andy Schectman
03:18 Comex Market Dynamics
06:10 Physical Delivery & Market Implications
29:09 Global Geopolitical & Economic Shifts
35:28 Gold's Role in Global Finance
37:08 The Shift Away from the Dollar
41:46 The Future of Gold & Silver
47:38 Global Monetary Order & Capital Wars
57:54 Investment Strategies in Precious Metals
01:03:40 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
Bix Weir-Economic Transition Is Going To Change The World, Silver Is Vital To The Future
Bix Weir - Economic Transition Is Going To Change The World, Silver Is Vital To The Future
X22 Report: 1-23-2026
Silver, often overshadowed by gold in mainstream financial discussions, is positioned as a profoundly undervalued asset due to decades of market manipulation by powerful entities like JP Morgan through tactics such as "Operation Silver Slam" and naked shorts on the COMEX.
According to Bix Weir, this rigging has suppressed silver's true price, but its critical role in emerging technologies, particularly solar energy where demand has surged over 400% in recent years with new innovations like TOPCon cells requiring more silver per watt, underscores its misallocation and potential as an unparalleled investment.
Bix Weir - Economic Transition Is Going To Change The World, Silver Is Vital To The Future
X22 Report: 1-23-2026
Silver, often overshadowed by gold in mainstream financial discussions, is positioned as a profoundly undervalued asset due to decades of market manipulation by powerful entities like JP Morgan through tactics such as "Operation Silver Slam" and naked shorts on the COMEX.
According to Bix Weir, this rigging has suppressed silver's true price, but its critical role in emerging technologies, particularly solar energy where demand has surged over 400% in recent years with new innovations like TOPCon cells requiring more silver per watt, underscores its misallocation and potential as an unparalleled investment.
Weir envisions a future where a global market meltdown forces reforms, meeting 17 key requirements for a freely traded silver market, allowing its value to soar in a post-cabal economy, while X22 Report highlights silver alongside gold as key indicators of shifting financial control away from central banks.
The economic transition unfolding globally is depicted as a battle between the failing old guard of central banks and a rising new system championed by figures like Trump, who is implementing tariffs, exposing fraud, and targeting the Federal Reserve for dismantlement.
X22 Report portrays this shift as the exposure and collapse of the Great Reset agenda—characterized by scams like the green new deal that have devastated economies such as Germany's with soaring energy costs and remote control over infrastructure—contrasted with the Great Awakening, where unity, accountability, and reversals like domestic oil discoveries and deportation policies lower costs and reclaim national sovereignty.
Bix Weir complements this by tying silver's liberation from manipulation to broader financial reforms, predicting that by 2026, these changes will redefine everything as manipulated structures crumble and precious metals signal the end of centralized control.
How And Where To Sell Gold Coins For The Best Price
How An d Where To Sell Gold Coins For The Best Price
With gold at record prices, now is the time to sell. Most coins are sold just for their weight and purity, but some collectible coins are worth more for their rarity, collectability, history and other extrinsic qualities.
Wealthy Single Mommy Creator Updated Sat, January 17, 2026
Whether you are a collector, investor, or inheritor of gold coins, now is a great time to sell, with gold prices at all-time highs and many people in need of cash thanks inflation and a lousy job market.
How And Where To Sell Gold Coins For The Best Price
With gold at record prices, now is the time to sell. Most coins are sold just for their weight and purity, but some collectible coins are worth more for their rarity, collectability, history and other extrinsic qualities.
Wealthy Single Mommy Creator Updated Sat, January 17, 2026
Whether you are a collector, investor, or inheritor of gold coins, now is a great time to sell, with gold prices at all-time highs and many people in need of cash thanks inflation and a lousy job market.
Unlike scrap jewelry, bullion or dental gold, coins are minted and typically stored as an investment or in some cases, a rare collector's item. Most coins are sold just for their weight and purity, but some collectible coins are worth significant money also for their rarity, collectability, history and other extrinsic qualities.
Bottom line up front: Best way to sell gold coins
In this post, we'll explain why we recommend either a local pawn shop (and how to find a good one) or online gold buyer Cash for Gold USA as our most trusted sources for buying most gold coins, jewelry and other precious metals and stones.
If you need more information, read on — we answer common questions about selling gold coins: How do you actually sell a gold coin, anyway? Who buys them, and how much are they worth? We answer these questions and more below:
How to sell gold coins
1. Learn about the value of your gold coins
If you don’t know what you’re selling, it’ll be very easy to be ripped off by the buyer. Is your gold coin simply bullion, worth its weight and purity at today's value — or is it a rare collectible? These posts can help you understand the value of your coins:
Start with a Google search, look through listings on ebay and coin collector sites and familiarize yourself with what you have. Understand the markings on your gold to help understand the purity. The 2026 Red Book Handbook of U.S. Coins Paperback and Price Guide is the Bible of coin collecting.
You might want to invest in a digital scale to understand the exact weight of your coin.
2. Check today’s gold price
As of January 11, 2026, gold was near record highs at $4,518.40.
At a minimum, your gold coins will always be worth at least the value of the gold that they contain. This will depend on the purity of the metal and the weight of the coin. Once you know this information, which you can find with a quick Google search about the coin, you should be able to quickly figure out the rough value of the coin.
An appraisal from a local jeweler or coin dealer can help further, especially if you believe your coin is rare.
These are some common gold coins in the United States and their value based on current gold prices as of January 11, 2026:
Gold Coin Approx. Market Value
American Gold Eagle $4,518
American Buffalo $4,518
Canadian Gold Maple Leaf $4,518
Indian Head Gold Eagle $2,259
South African Krugerrand $4,518
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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 1-21-2026
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 Wed. 21 Jan. 2026
Compiled Wed. 21 Jan. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Judy Note: (RUMORS)
The Plan To Save The World:
Phase Five: Economic reset – QFS activates, Fed ends, IRS abolished, gold-backed currency, NESARA funds released.
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 Wed. 21 Jan. 2026
Compiled Wed. 21 Jan. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Judy Note: (RUMORS)
The Plan To Save The World:
Phase Five: Economic reset – QFS activates, Fed ends, IRS abolished, gold-backed currency, NESARA funds released.
The Global Currency Reset has crossed the point of no return, ushering in the prosperity era under NESARA/GESARA.
Redemption appointments roll out in a 5-day window beginning Mon. 19 Jan. through Fri. 23 Jan. 2026, with Tier 4B notifications flowing today and exchanges/Zim redemptions prioritizing humanitarian projects under the fully operational Quantum Financial System. Gold-standard rates secure asset-backed payouts, massive wealth transfer from corrupt elites to the faithful patriots—debt jubilee wipes away burdens, freeing humanity for the Golden Age.
The QFS enforces sovereign freedom worldwide across 209 BRICS nations, with prosperity packages, no taxes on earnings, and trillions redirected to rebuild America, end poverty, and uplift the planet.
Redemption Centers for the general public open under military security by early February, linked via Starlink for secure GESARA wallets.
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Tues. 20 Jan. 2026 Bruce, The Big Call 667-770-1866, pin123456#, 667-770-1865
The Iranian Rial and Venzuela Bolivar are on the screens and will be part of the exchange
Tier 3 was supposed to receive notification on their funds yesterday and today Tues. 20 Jan.
Sources say that Tier 4b should get notification Wed. or Thurs. and begain exchanges this week.
One source said 72 hours to 96 hours (3-4 days) for notification.
The far date for Tier4b notification is Sat. 24 Jan.
They will ask how much money you need for your Humanitarian Project for the first 90 days.
Redemption Centers will give you a higher rate than a bank.
Banks cannot redeem the Zim Bond. You do that at a Redemption Center.
Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/01/21/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-21-2026/
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Frank26 Just like a cartoon character like the road runner, legs are moving, moving, moving, moving and as soon as you let him touch the ground - BOOM - he's going to take off. That's the way I see the monetary reform of Iraq...
Militia Man You got to be careful about how you read articles. In the last three or four days a lot of articles have a lot of...hype. They have an agenda and they're slanted. If you haven't been around a long time, even I get confused sometimes but if you...look at the context of the articles then you can find out how biased, slanted etc, they are, politically driven. So be careful what you read.
Mnt Goat we must believe that the Trump administration wants the reinstatement of the Iraq dinar even more than we do, however the situation in and around Iraq must be stable. Trump plans to bring in massive US money to Iraq for development and investment, but it must be stable and secure first.
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Hong Kong & China Launch Gold Clearing System
Arcadia Economics: 1-20-2026
The gold and silver prices continue to rally, and as that's happening ,the East continues to make preparations to take control of the markets.
The latest development is a new gold clearing system set up by Hong Kong and China, which Vince goes through in this morning's show, as well as the rest of today's precious metals developments.
Gold, Silver and Bitcoin: How These 3 Assets Have Protected Wealth in Uncertain Times
Gold, Silver and Bitcoin: How These 3 Assets Have Protected Wealth in Uncertain Times
Sean Bryant GOBankingRates Sun, January 18, 2026
Is there a foolproof way to avoid large portfolio swings? Whether you are young in your investment journey or are nearing retirement and looking for a way to avoid large dips in your portfolio’s value, it’s important to understand what history says about storing wealth.
Gold, Silver and Bitcoin: How These 3 Assets Have Protected Wealth in Uncertain Times
Sean Bryant GOBankingRates Sun, January 18, 2026
Is there a foolproof way to avoid large portfolio swings? Whether you are young in your investment journey or are nearing retirement and looking for a way to avoid large dips in your portfolio’s value, it’s important to understand what history says about storing wealth.
In this article, we’ll cover how gold, silver and bitcoin fare during uncertain times and what this means for your portfolio.
Gold Shines During Uncertain Times
Gold has historically been a strong hedge against inflation. This means that as volatility increases in the market, gold remains relatively stable. Not only does gold hold its value, but it’s also a liquid asset. For example, you can walk into any pawn shop or jewelry store and sell your gold on the same day.
During the pandemic, the value of gold grew stronger. In fact, in January 2020, the price of gold was at $1,581 per ounce, according to Macrotrends. By the end of 2020, the price grew to $1,895, which is an almost 20% gain. Part of the reason gold remains a stable investment during uncertain times is that it is globally recognized as valuable.
Silver Remains Stable During Uncertain Times
Silver has been used alongside gold during uncertain times; however, it isn’t as stable as gold. The intrinsic value of silver is heavily dependent on its use as an industrial commodity and a monetary metal.
To Read More: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-silver-bitcoin-3-assets-135417680.html
$5,000 Gold, $100 Silver INCOMING as Fiat Experiment Collapses Globally
$5,000 Gold, $100 Silver INCOMING as Fiat Experiment Collapses Globally
Taylor Kenny: 1-20-2026
Gold and silver are shattering all-time highs — and the world’s financial system is cracking under the pressure.
As of Tuesday morning, January 20th, gold sits at a staggering $4,735 an ounce. Silver has surged to $93. This isn't a blip. It’s a blaring siren.
$5,000 Gold, $100 Silver INCOMING as Fiat Experiment Collapses Globally
Taylor Kenny: 1-20-2026
Gold and silver are shattering all-time highs — and the world’s financial system is cracking under the pressure.
As of Tuesday morning, January 20th, gold sits at a staggering $4,735 an ounce. Silver has surged to $93. This isn't a blip. It’s a blaring siren.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Gold & Silver Break Records
01:26 – Geopolitical Chaos & Economic Fallout
02:17 – The $9 Trillion Debt Time Bomb
02:45 – Japan's Bond Crisis Echoes Globally
04:07 – The Central Bank Playbook
04:36 – The Real Economic Picture
05:34 – Currency Reset Patterns
06:31 – Final Warning & What To Do Next
Economic Videos From Andy Schectman 1-20-2026
Massive Fed’s Gold Revaluation Ahead! If You Own Gold or Silver, Watch This Now - Andy Schectman
Business Upside: 1-19-2026
What happens if Gold becomes the reserve currency of the world instead of the US Dollar?
A potential Federal Reserve gold revaluation is gaining attention as precious metals expert Andy Schectman highlights powerful signals from the US financial system.
In this video, we break down what a Fed gold revaluation means for gold and silver investors, how it could impact the US dollar, inflation, and global markets, and why many believe gold and silver prices may be entering a strong bullish phase.
Massive Fed’s Gold Revaluation Ahead! If You Own Gold or Silver, Watch This Now - Andy Schectman
Business Upside: 1-19-2026
What happens if Gold becomes the reserve currency of the world instead of the US Dollar?
A potential Federal Reserve gold revaluation is gaining attention as precious metals expert Andy Schectman highlights powerful signals from the US financial system.
In this video, we break down what a Fed gold revaluation means for gold and silver investors, how it could impact the US dollar, inflation, and global markets, and why many believe gold and silver prices may be entering a strong bullish phase.
This analysis covers gold price forecast, silver price prediction, Federal Reserve policy, US economy outlook, and long-term wealth protection strategies.
If you own gold or silver or are planning to invest, this video offers clear insights, positive market perspective, and macro-economic clarity based on current US trends.
This Isn’t Going Back — The Silver Market Is Breaking | Andy Schectman
MacroEdge: 1-20-2026
In this video, we break down why the global silver market is under growing structural pressure as physical delivery demand accelerates and paper trading mechanisms begin to lose control.
Nation-states, central banks, and major industrial buyers are increasingly demanding real metal, not paper promises — exposing deep imbalances in futures markets like COMEX and the LBMA.
Andy Schectman explains how rising physical demand, shrinking available inventories, and the classification of silver as a critical mineral are changing how the market functions.
Unlike previous cycles, price-suppression tactics such as margin hikes are no longer stopping the trend — they are simply transferring silver from weak hands to the strongest buyers on earth.
This is not about short-term price predictions or hype. It’s about market structure, delivery risk, counterparty exposure, and why physical silver is becoming strategically important in a world moving away from debt-based settlement systems.
The Gold-Silver Ratio Is Collapsing — Andy Schectman Warns This Is Serious
The Gold-Silver Ratio Is Collapsing — Andy Schectman Warns This Is Serious
MacroEdge: 1-19-2026
The Gold–Silver Ratio is collapsing — and according to Andy Schectman, this is not a normal market move.
In this video, we break down what’s happening right now in the gold and silver markets, why silver is suddenly outperforming gold, and what a rapidly falling gold-silver ratio has historically signaled during periods of financial stress.
While most investors focus only on price charts, Andy Schectman has consistently warned that the real signal comes from behavior — physical demand, delivery pressure, and how capital moves when confidence in paper markets begins to weaken.
The Gold-Silver Ratio Is Collapsing — Andy Schectman Warns This Is Serious
MacroEdge: 1-19-2026
The Gold–Silver Ratio is collapsing — and according to Andy Schectman, this is not a normal market move.
In this video, we break down what’s happening right now in the gold and silver markets, why silver is suddenly outperforming gold, and what a rapidly falling gold-silver ratio has historically signaled during periods of financial stress.
While most investors focus only on price charts, Andy Schectman has consistently warned that the real signal comes from behavior — physical demand, delivery pressure, and how capital moves when confidence in paper markets begins to weaken.
That’s exactly what we’re seeing today. Gold is holding near historic highs. Silver is surging with outsized daily gains. And the gold-silver ratio is compressing fast.
In this discussion, we cover:
What the gold-silver ratio is and why it matters
Why silver often moves aggressively after gold leads
How physical demand and delivery stress impact the market
Why Andy Schectman believes this moment is serious, not speculative
What a collapsing ratio has historically meant for precious-metals investors
This is not about hype or short-term price predictions.
It’s about understanding macro signals, market structure, and why experienced investors pay attention to gold and silver when confidence in currencies starts to erode.
Silver Supply Chain Disruption Led By Governments? | Mario Innecco
Silver Supply Chain Disruption Led By Governments? | Mario Innecco
Liberty and Finance: 1-17-2025
Mario Innecco explains how growing political pressure on the Federal Reserve is eroding confidence in monetary governance and acting as an accelerant rather than a cause of the current precious metals bull market.
He argues that the deeper driver lies in structural debt saturation, where ever larger amounts of borrowing and money creation are required simply to keep the system functioning, much like adding water to a cracked dam to delay collapse.
Silver Supply Chain Disruption Led By Governments? | Mario Innecco
Liberty and Finance: 1-17-2025
Mario Innecco explains how growing political pressure on the Federal Reserve is eroding confidence in monetary governance and acting as an accelerant rather than a cause of the current precious metals bull market.
He argues that the deeper driver lies in structural debt saturation, where ever larger amounts of borrowing and money creation are required simply to keep the system functioning, much like adding water to a cracked dam to delay collapse.
Moving from fundamentals to market structure, Innecco contrasts past cycles such as 1980 with today’s environment of massive derivatives exposure, distorted inflation metrics, and an inability to raise real interest rates without triggering systemic failure.
He then highlights infrastructure and supply chain realities, noting persistent silver production deficits, tightening retail availability, and a widening gap between physical markets in Asia and paper dominated exchanges in the West.
The cumulative implication is forward looking and sobering, namely that inflation risk, potential currency debasement, and physical scarcity point toward continued outperformance of precious metals with increasing economic consequences for savers, investors, and financial stability.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Powell investigation
9:00 Taking profits in gold/silver?
11:55 Retail availability
13:00 2026 silver outlook
18:00 Asian silver pricing
20:43 CME margins raised
News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 1-19-2026
KTFA:
Clare: Mark Savaya @Mark_Savaya
We had a very successful meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, and Joe Kent, the Director of @ODNIgov’s National Counterterrorism Center, during which we discussed a range of critical issues related to the matters I have previously raised.
Our discussions included the role of Iranian-backed militias and related networks. We also highlighted the importance of maintaining and building on the Iraqi government's efforts over the past year to secure borders, fight smuggling and corruption, and strengthen state authority. Under President Donald J Trump’s leadership,
KTFA:
Clare: Mark Savaya @Mark_Savaya
We had a very successful meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, and Joe Kent, the Director of @ODNIgov’s National Counterterrorism Center, during which we discussed a range of critical issues related to the matters I have previously raised.
Our discussions included the role of Iranian-backed militias and related networks. We also highlighted the importance of maintaining and building on the Iraqi government's efforts over the past year to secure borders, fight smuggling and corruption, and strengthen state authority. Under President Donald J Trump’s leadership,
I am fully committed to exposing and pursuing wrongdoing wherever it exists, stabilizing Iraq, and ensuring its security in the service of Iraqi sovereignty and the well-being of the Iraqi people. IRAQI PEOPLE WILL MAKE IRAQ GREAT AGAIN ....
Clare: Erbil tells the story of reviving the "gold lira" as an inherited economic refuge
1/18/2026
Erbil (Kurdistan 24) Salar Gharib, who has twenty-three years of experience, begins the journey of converting raw “broken” gold into shiny liras by melting the metal at temperatures ranging from 1300 to 1600 degrees Celsius, after determining the carat with extreme precision to be “21 carat” (91.6% purity), which is the most popular and trusted grade in the local markets.
In keeping with the culture of saving that is deeply rooted in the Kurdistan Region society in all its cities, regions and extensions, and with the increasing demand for the yellow metal as a safe haven for wealth, gold crafting factories in the capital Erbil are witnessing remarkable technical and artistic activity to produce the “gold lira” with local and international specifications, as these small pieces have turned into an economic icon that combines investment value and traditional beauty.
At the heart of a specialized workshop, after the gold is poured into molds to produce longitudinal ingots, the material passes through rolling and pressing machines to form precise gold sheets.
Their thickness is measured with sensitive electronic instruments to ensure a consistent weight. Here, goldsmith Salar points out that the 5-gram gold lira is the most sought-after coin among the residents of Erbil. It is cut to a diameter of 80 millimeters before undergoing a purification and drying process in preparation for the final "minting" or stamping under immense hydraulic pressure of up to 1500 bar, which gives it its distinctive visual identity and seal of quality.
When discussing production capacity, the factory managers emphasize that the increasing demand has prompted them to raise the pace of work. The factory produces between 600 and 700 gold liras daily in various shapes and weights, with the possibility of printing more than 4,000 copies of some highly sought-after models. This reflects a revival in the local industry and the ability of craftsmen in Erbil to compete with imports in terms of accuracy and purity.
Experts believe that, looking at the future of the market, this trend towards local manufacturing of gold savings coins not only provides job opportunities for local staff, but also gives the Kurdish consumer an additional guarantee of purity and weight, so that the “Erbil” gold lira remains a solid bridge that citizens cross towards financial stability that defies the fluctuations of paper currencies. LINK
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Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Frank26 I don't believe Maliki is going to be the next prime minister...To be honest with you, every time we talk about Maliki is a a waste of time...
Jeff You were hearing from other [dinar gurus] that Sudani was out, that he conceded to Maliki. I told you guys that was all B.S. nonsense and you have to know how to correctly vet the news...I told you... Sudani was not out. Sudani did not concede. Many of you guys were frustrated and upset...They still don't have a final decision towards Maliki...You can't trust the political news. It's very misleading and they lie to you extensively in it. Article: "What if Mohammed Shia al-Sudani rebels against the coordination framework..." This article doesn't suggest Sudani conceded to Maliki.
Mnt Goat Article: “AN ECONOMIC OBSERVATORY REVEALS THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAQ’S CONDITIONS FOR BANKS TO TRADE IN CURRENCIES OTHER THAN THE DOLLAR.” Another step in the breakaway from sanctioned times, this time global payment for trade...But this is not the end yet and there is still much work to be done. Yes, Iraq must get out of this 1991 and 2003 UN sanction-mode mindset and get back to regular international trade processes. We are now witnessing yet another step forward and this is a good one.
Silver 1:1 with Gold? The Hidden Gold That Changes Everything
Bix Weir: 1-18-2026
Financial analyst and creator of the “Road to Roota Theory,” Bix Weir, joins the Friday Night Economic Review for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation on silver, gold, and the shifting foundations of global power.
- In this discussion, we explore Weir’s view that silver could ultimately reach a 1:1 valuation with gold, and the structural, monetary, and geopolitical forces that could drive such a move.
Rather than a formal presentation, this is a dynamic exchange of ideas—connecting macro trends, suppressed markets, industrial demand, and the growing strains on the global financial system.
- We also dive into potential gold stores around the world and how the acknowledgment of these reserves could radically alter the balance of power between nations.
From central bank strategy to geopolitical leverage, we examine how precious metals may play a critical role in the next phase of the global reset. –
This is a thoughtful, exploratory conversation for those watching the cracks in the current system and looking beyond the headlines. –
Learn more and follow Bix Weir at https:// RoadtoRoota.com