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MEXICO BURNS, SILVER TIGHTENS: Cartel Violence Threatens Global Supply
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MEXICO BURNS, SILVER TIGHTENS: Cartel Violence Threatens Global Supply

March 2, 2026

MEXICO BURNS, SILVER TIGHTENS: Cartel Violence Threatens Global Supply Editor’s Note: When exchanges halt trading, governments start talking “strategic stockpiles,” and silver vaults mysteriously empty faster than they fill — it’s time to stop watching headlines and start reading between them. In this breakdown, Jacob Barton cuts through the noise on COMEX glitches, Mexico supply…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/mexico-burns-silver-tightens-cartel-violence-threatens-global-supply/">Read More...</a></p>
OFFICIAL: Gold Just Broke a Demand Record in 2025!

OFFICIAL: Gold Just Broke a Demand Record in 2025!

February 13, 2026

🧭 Editor’s Note: Gold just broke a historic demand record — and the buying wasn’t coming from bracelet counters or hype chasers. This breakdown cuts through the bravado to explain who is really buying gold in 2025, why it matters, and where everyday U.S. buyers risk getting misled if they confuse price action with smart positioning. The Hook Gold didn’t…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/official-gold-just-broke-a-demand-record-in-2025/">Read More...</a></p>
After Years of Drift, the U.S. Mint Gets a Real Numismatist

After Years of Drift, the U.S. Mint Gets a Real Numismatist

December 19, 2025

🧭 Editor’s Note: The U.S. Mint has been drifting without a steady hand — long on optics, short on coin sense. With Paul Hollis confirmed as Mint Director, that era may finally be ending. In this breakdown, I’ll explain who Hollis really is, why his background matters, and why this appointment is a sharp course…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/after-years-of-drift-the-u-s-mint-gets-a-real-numismatist/">Read More...</a></p>
The Final U.S. Penny: Historic Sendoff or Auction-House Theater?

The Final U.S. Penny: Historic Sendoff or Auction-House Theater?

December 17, 2025

Editor’s Note:The penny didn’t die quietly — it went out in a blaze of headlines, gold plating, and six-figure auction bids. In this breakdown, Jacob Barton cuts through the nostalgia and auction hype to explain what those $16.7 million “last pennies” really represent… and what they absolutely do not mean for everyday collectors and investors.…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/the-final-u-s-penny-historic-sendoff-or-auction-house-theater/">Read More...</a></p>
When Gold Hits Records but Coins Yawn: How Smart Money Decides to Buy—or Bail

When Gold Hits Records but Coins Yawn: How Smart Money Decides to Buy—or Bail

December 6, 2025

Editor’s Note:Gold’s screaming headlines again, but classic U.S. gold coins are barely clearing their throats. In this breakdown, I’ll explain why premiums look sleepy at record spot prices, how dealers really think about bullion versus numismatic gold, and how to decide whether you should be buying, selling, or simply standing pat without getting churned to…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/when-gold-hits-records-but-coins-yawn/">Read More...</a></p>
The 1776–2026 Silver Eagle Is Real — The Question Is What You’ll Pay for the Privy

The 1776–2026 Silver Eagle Is Real — The Question Is What You’ll Pay for the Privy

December 6, 2025

Editor’s Note:The Mint is dangling a shiny new anniversary carrot — a dual-dated Silver Eagle with a Liberty Bell privy — and the crowd is already lining up. Before you sprint to the checkout button, Jacob Barton breaks down what’s actually scarce, what’s just dressed up, and where collectors usually overpay when symbolism meets subscription…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/the-1776-2026-silver-eagle-is-real-the-question-is-what-youll-pay-for-the-privy/">Read More...</a></p>
The 2025 Morgan & Peace Reverse Proof Set: Solid Coins, Softer Signals

The 2025 Morgan & Peace Reverse Proof Set: Solid Coins, Softer Signals

December 5, 2025

Editor’s Note:The U.S. Mint rolled out its 2025-S Morgan & Peace Reverse Proof set with plenty of hype and solid early sales — but slower than last year. Jacob Barton breaks down what those numbers actually mean, why “sellouts” don’t equal profits, and how collectors can avoid mistaking Mint marketing for real market demand. The…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/the-2025-morgan-peace-reverse-proof-set-solid-coins-softer-signals/">Read More...</a></p>
The Hidden Cost of Inflation: Why Taxing Gold and Silver is Unfair

The Hidden Cost of Inflation: Why Taxing Gold and Silver is Unfair

May 31, 2024

Inflation is one of the most pressing issues today, affecting almost every American. Since 2019, the cost of living has skyrocketed, squeezing the middle class and pushing many into financial hardship. This problem isn’t just a fluke of the economy; it’s a direct result of how our money system works, particularly the use of unbacked…...<p class="text-end"><a class="btn btn-outline-secondary picostrap-read-more-link mt-3" href="https://dev.fmvgold.com/the-hidden-cost-of-inflation-why-taxing-gold-and-silver-is-unfair/">Read More...</a></p>
10 Tips for Tracking Your Physical Gold and Silver

10 Tips for Tracking Your Physical Gold and Silver

May 1, 2023

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