A Common Medium of Exchange--Gold and Silver the Primitive Medium--The Uses and Advantages of Paper. Share full article. July 25, 1864.

The data clearly shows paper shorts hammering gold and silver down simultaneously. The amount of shorting dwarfs logical need for typical hedge risk (miners, manufacturers, other prominent users).

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Kings and emperors of old used gold and silver tableware not just for dining, but to project power and prestige. These precious metals were believed to offer health benefits, protect against ...

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