Inflation erodes buying power, but “hyperinflation” has forced some countries to replace, or even discard their fiat currency.

Dollar Zimbabwe
(2000 - 2009)

Exchange Rate: 10 billion to 1

Papiermark Germany
(1922 - 1923)

Exchange Rate: 1 trillion to 1

Peso Argentina
(1975 - 1992)

Exchange Rate: 100 billion to 1

What does that mean?
The U.S. Dollar has lost 97% of its buying power since 1913.

1913

1913

But Silver and Gold?
They’ve retained their buying power.

What does that mean for me?
Well, let's say you had 2,500 oz of silver:

In 1965

2500 oz (silver) = $2500 (USD)

Which could buy you ONE new Ford Mustang

But if you still had it...

In 2021

2500 oz (silver) = $67,000 (USD)

Which could buy you TWO new Ford Mustang

or, let's say you have 626 oz of gold

In 2001

626 oz (gold) = $169,000 (USD)

Which could buy you ONE single family home (on average)

But if you still had it...

In 2021

626 oz (gold) = $1,220,000 (USD)

Which could buy you THREE single family home (on average)