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Stefan Gleason is President of the Sound Money Defense League, a national grassroots lobbying organization working to restore gold & silver to their historical role as America's constitutional money. He also leads Money Metals Exchange, a national precious metals dealer with over 50,000 customers. Gleason has frequently appeared on national television networks such as CNN, FoxNews, & CNBC, & his writings have appeared in hundreds of publications such as the Wall Street Journal, TheStreet.com, Seeking Alpha, Detroit News, Washington Times, & National Review.

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Fat Gold Stack of Goldbacks Beside A Kilo Gold Bar

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Fat Gold Stack of Goldbacks Beside A Kilo Gold Bar

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Fat stacks of Goldbacks vs. a massive kilo gold bar – which would you rather hold?

In this Money Metals video, filmed inside the Money Metals Depository, we pull out thick $100 stacks of 1/1000 oz Goldbacks and lay them next to a gleaming 1 kilo gold bar to show the difference in gold content, form factor, and premiums.

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Each Goldback contains 1/1000 troy ounce of gold.

That means:

1 Goldback (1 GB) = 1/1000 troy ounce of gold

$100 in Goldbacks = 100 Goldbacks = 0.1 troy ounce of gold

2 x $100 stacks in the video = 200

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Math Wins!

You can spin reality using words, but math is math, and it always wins.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey discusses tariffs, rebate checks, and the national debt in light of the math, along with supply and demand math in the silver market.

Along the way, he reveals that the math doesn’t support the political and mainstream rhetoric.

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Geiger Silver Bars Blacklight Test: See the LEV Mark Glow

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Geiger Silver Bars Blacklight Test: See the LEV Mark Glow

Geiger silver bars blacklight test in real time. In this video, Money Metals shines a UV/black light on Geiger silver bars from Geiger Edelmetalle AG, a historic precious metals refinery based near Leipzig, Germany, to reveal the glowing LEV mark on the back of each bar and show one of the simplest ways to confirm authenticity.

Geiger silver bars are produced in Germany by Geiger Edelmetalle AG, headquartered at Schloss Güldengossa just outside the city of Leipzig. The LEV mark stands for Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH, Geiger’s sister company that tests and approves each bar. When that LEV logo lights up under a blacklight, it’s an extra layer

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K Street is Washington DC

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K Street is Washington DC

In this short street-level report, Money Metals’ precious metals analyst and reporter Mike Maharrey takes you to K Street in Washington, DC – the symbolic heart of America’s lobbying machine.

Most people think laws are made only up on Capitol Hill. But as Mike explains, K Street is where the lobbyists work—and where enormous influence over legislation is really exercised.

From corporate interests to powerful industry groups, this is the place where backroom priorities can quietly shape public policy, regulations, and the economic rules we all have to live under.

For gold and silver investors, that matters.

When lobbyists and political insiders help drive policy on money, banking,

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State Flag Silver Bars: 1 oz Souvenirs That Hold Real Value

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🇺🇸 State Flag Silver Bars: 1 oz Souvenirs That Hold Real Value 🇺🇸

Most silver products are aimed at investors… but these are the kind you’ll never forget.

In this Money Metals Exchange video, Mike Maharrey shows off a stunning set of colorized 1 oz state flag silver bars – collectible bullion pieces that work as both real investments and meaningful gifts.

Each bar features a full-color design of a U.S. state flag (all 50 states available), plus a U.S. flag bar, all struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver (99.9% pure). If you’ve lived in a state, visited it, or call it home, you can commemorate it in pure silver.

Bar Details:

• Metal: .999 Fine Silver (99.9% pure)

• Weight: 1 Troy Ounce

• Dimensions:

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Banks Move Suddenly to DEBANK Americans

Jorge Jraissati, President of the Economic Inclusion Group discuss the troubling subject of de-banking and how individuals and organizations are suddenly having their bank accounts closed in a growing number of instances and without clear explanations as to why. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

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There’s $1,000,000 Sitting Under This Christmas Tree (Most People Miss It) #christmastree #luxury

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🎄 There’s $1,000,000 Sitting Under This Christmas Tree (Most People Miss It) 🎄

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Most people see Christmas decorations and Christmas decor. Precious metals fans see over $1,000,000 in real wealth quietly sitting around this tree in the form of kilo gold bars, gold bars, silver bars, silver rounds, silver coins, gold coins, gold rounds, and sterling silver statues.

In this short video from Money Metals Exchange, we walk you through our million-dollar Christmas tree scene loaded with festive bullion, unique coins, and over-the-top gift ideas for stackers and Christmas fanatics alike.

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You’ll spot:

✅ A Valcambi

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Unconstitutional Federal Trade Commission and Government Overreach #federaltradecommission #ftc

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Standing outside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) building in Washington, D.C. (600 Pennsylvania Avenue, North West) Money Metals’ Mike Maharrey breaks down why so much of what happens inside that agency has no basis in the original Constitution.

In this short on-the-ground video, Mike explains how the word “trade” meant something very different in the Founding era than it does today. When the Constitution granted Congress the power to “regulate commerce,” it referred narrowly to the movement of goods from place to place — not every form of economic life, and certainly not a blank check for federal bureaucrats.

Over time, politicians, judges, and agencies have twisted that limited power into a justification

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Hear the Sound of Silver Money for an Unsound Fake! #silver #silverstacking #soundmoney

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Step into the shoes of a precious metals pro and learn how to hear the difference between real silver and a convincing fake.

In this first-person Money Metals video, you’ll watch and listen as silver rounds and coins are sifted, stacked, and gently struck together to perform the classic “ping test.” Along the way, we uncover an outright counterfeit—using nothing more than sound. You’ll hear the telltale dull clunk of the fake compared to the bright, ringing tone of genuine silver.

What you’ll see and hear in this video:

✔️ How the silver “ping test” works in real time

✔️ The distinct sound of authentic silver vs. counterfeit metal

✔️ Simple, at-home screening tips for your own silver coins and rounds

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Why Is Friday Black?

Have you ever wondered why the Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday?

It’s not the reason most people think. The actual story is much more complicated – and somewhat amusing.

In this episode of the Money Metals’ Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains the evolution of the term "Black Friday and teaches some economics along the way.

He also highlights the release of the 2026 Sound Money Index.

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Why Is Friday Black?

Have you ever wondered why the Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday?

It’s not the reason most people think. The actual story is much more complicated – and somewhat amusing.

In this episode of the Money Metals’ Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains the evolution of the term "Black Friday and teaches some economics along the way.

He also highlights the release of the 2026 Sound Money Index.

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Lustrous Argor Heraeus 1 Kilo Gold Bar – Money Metals Exchange #gold #goldbar #kilo #preciousmetals

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Lustrous Argor Heraeus 1 Kilo Gold Bar Money Metals Exchange

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Experience the sheer weight of real wealth with this stunning Lustrous Argor Heraeus 1 Kilo Gold Bar at Money Metals Exchange. In this video, you’ll get an up-close look at a full 1 kilogram (32.151 troy ounces) of .9999 fine gold — a serious bullion position for investors who want to move beyond small coins and bars into true wealth consolidation.

This bar is produced by Argor-Heraeus, one of the world’s most respected Swiss refiners and an LBMA-accredited manufacturer known for precision, purity, and impeccable craftsmanship. Each 1 kilo gold bar offers:

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What 36,000 Ounces of Silver $1.8 Million Really Looks Like #silverstacking #silver #silverbar

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What 36,000 Ounces of Silver $1.8 Million Really Looks Like

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What does 36,000 troy ounces of silver – roughly 360 one-hundred-ounce bars – really look like on a single pallet?

With silver hovering near $50 an ounce, this stack represents about $1.8 million in physical metal. In this video, we walk right up to a giant pallet of 100 oz silver bars, pick them up, feel the weight, and show the different finishes and textures you’ll see on real investment-grade bullion.

You’ll see:

A full pallet of 100 oz silver bars up close

How heavy a single 100 oz bar really is (yes, you could “work out” with it)

Different bar styles and surface finishes

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Gold Is the New 20

This week don’t miss our exclusive interview with Jordan Roy-Byrne, a chartered market technician and master of financial technical analysis, editor and publisher of The Daily Gold, and the author of the book Gold and Silver: The Greatest Bull Market Has Begun.

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Gold Is the New 20

This week don’t miss our exclusive interview with Jordan Roy-Byrne, a chartered market technician and master of financial technical analysis, editor and publisher of The Daily Gold, and the author of the book Gold and Silver: The Greatest Bull Market Has Begun.

Don’t forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates!

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You are NOT going to BELIEVE which of these COINS is FAKE!

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You are NOT going to BELIEVE which of these COINS is FAKE!

You think you can spot a fake coin? Let’s find out.

In this video, precious metals analyst and reporter Mike Maharrey of Money Metals lays out a selection of gold and silver coins and rounds—at least one coin and one round are fake, counterfeit, phony, bogus, imitation pieces.

❓ Your challenge: can you pick out the knockoffs before Mike exposes the truth?

As Mike walks through each piece, he talks about the real risks of forged, fraudulent, and replica bullion—and why where you buy matters just as much as what you buy. That’s where Money Metals comes in.

Money Metals:

✅ Tests everything – when products come in, before they’re stored, when Money

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Gold Reserve Transparency Act Proposal Summary #goldreserve #transparency #gold #soundmoney

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Gold Reserve Transparency Act Proposal Summary

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The United States is said to hold the world’s largest gold reserve, worth hundreds of billions of dollars — but it hasn’t had a comprehensive, independent audit since 1953.

This video breaks down Senator Mike Lee’s Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 and explains why a real, modern audit of America’s gold is long overdue.

You’ll learn exactly what the bill would do: require the Comptroller General (GAO) to hire an independent third-party auditor to conduct a full assay, inventory, and audit of all U.S. gold — including deep-storage reserves — at Fort

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🪄 The Fed’s Magic Money Trick: Poof, Inflation! #federalreserve #inflation #monetarypolicy

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The Fed’s Magic Money Trick: Poof, Inflation!

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In “The Fed’s Magic Money Trick: Poof, Inflation!” Mike Maharrey explains how the Federal Reserve has been quietly fueling inflation for years by creating money out of thin air. He walks through nearly $9 trillion in quantitative easing, describing it as the Fed literally “writing checks” on an account with no money in it and injecting that new cash directly into the financial system.

Mike also unpacks the era of 0% interest rates, negative real yields, and the Fed’s failed attempt to “normalize” policy. By 2018–2019, the economy and stock market were already wobbling, forcing

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A Penny Pallet of 95% Pure Copper #penny #pennies #copper

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A Penny Pallet of 95% Pure Copper

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Money Metals’ Mike Maharrey just rolled out something you don’t see every day… a pallet stacked with 95% pure copper pennies.

In this quick 30-second clip, Mike explains why those old pre-1982 “copper cents” are worth far more in melt value than today’s modern pennies. Before 1982, U.S. pennies were struck from an alloy that is 95% copper. Modern pennies are mostly cheap base metal — 97.5% zinc with only a thin copper plating.

Money Metals has more than 30,000 pounds of these older copper pennies set aside. With the penny now officially ending its run in 2025, the gap between the face value and the metal value

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Perception Isn’t Always Reality!

Decades of artificially low interest rates and money printing have altered people’s perception of reality. We imagine that 5 percent interest rates and 7 percent mortgages are "high."

They aren’t.

At least not from a historical standpoint.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains why we have an entire generation of people working in the financial sector who think extraordinary loose monetary policy is the norm and why they are wrong. Along the way, he highlights the government’s relentless devaluation of the dollar, using the recent demise of the penny as a vivid example.

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Perception Isn’t Always Reality!

Decades of artificially low interest rates and money printing have altered people’s perception of reality. We imagine that 5 percent interest rates and 7 percent mortgages are "high."

They aren’t.

At least not from a historical standpoint.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey explains why we have an entire generation of people working in the financial sector who think extraordinary loose monetary policy is the norm and why they are wrong. Along the way, he highlights the government’s relentless devaluation of the dollar, using the recent demise of the penny as a vivid example.

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Breakable Fractional Silver Rounds and Bar: Built for Barter #silver #silverstacking

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Breakable Fractional Silver Rounds and Bar: Built for Barter

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In this short video, Mike Maharrey takes a quick look at innovative fractional silver rounds and a breakable silver bar designed for real-world use.

Each silver piece is pre-scored and perforated, so you can snap off smaller bits of silver on demand—perfect for barter, making change, or adding flexible fractional silver to your stack.

Think of it like a modern take on old Spanish trade silver (pieces of eight; Spanish real), but purpose-built for today’s uncertain economy.

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Whether you’re a silver stacker, a prepper thinking about barter, or

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Low Premium Gold Bars on a Budget | Money Metals Exclusives in 60 Seconds #gold #goldbars #budget

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Low-Premium Gold Bars on a Budget | Money Metals Exclusives in 60 Seconds

Want real gold and fractional gold without paying big-brand premiums? In this 1-minute video, precious metals analyst Mike Maharrey of Money Metals Exchange walks you through our exclusive line of Money Metals gold bars — built for stackers who want the most gold for their money.

All of these bars are struck from .9999 fine gold, branded with the Money Metals name, and each comes in a protective assay package that helps safeguard your gold and verify its weight and purity. Because they’re made by Money Metals, these bars typically carry lower premiums than many popular name-brand bars, meaning more ounces of gold — and fractional gold —

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Tariff Rebate Checks, Dead Pennies, and a $3,200 Missed Chance

Exclusive interview with Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies and author of the book The Coming Bond Market Collapse. Michael weighs in on the growing global de-dollarization movement as foreign countries around the world are actively working to reduce their holdings of U.S. Treasuries and more.

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Tariff Rebate Checks, Dead Pennies, and a $3,200 Missed Chance

Exclusive interview with Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies and author of the book The Coming Bond Market Collapse. Michael weighs in on the growing global de-dollarization movement as foreign countries around the world are actively working to reduce their holdings of U.S. Treasuries and more.

Don’t forget to also follow us on social media for more important precious metals updates!

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Magnificent Sterling Silver Soldier Statue – A Hero Cast in Metal #silver #soldier #statue

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Magnificent Sterling Silver Soldier Statue – A Hero Cast in Metal

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Step into a new level of silver collecting with this Magnificent Sterling Silver Soldier Statue – a hero literally cast in metal. In this Money Metals video, we showcase three stunning sterling silver soldier statues that combine serious precious-metal weight with incredible craftsmanship and military detail.

Each soldier statue is struck from .925 sterling silver and feels substantial in the hand:

Soldier #1: 141 grams of sterling silver

Soldier #2: 154 grams of sterling silver

Soldier #3: 171 grams of sterling silver

These are not lightweight trinkets. Each sterling silver soldier

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Tariff Rebate: How Donald Trump’s Stimulus Check Could Make Money with Gold & Silver #stimulus

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Tariff Rebate: How Donald Trump’s Stimulus Check Could Make Money with Gold & Silver

Thinking about a Tariff Rebate if it happens under Donald Trump?

Here’s what to do with the stimulus check…

Here’s how a Stimulus Check-sized windfall could Make Money smarter.

In 2021, $3,200 bought ~1.7 oz of gold or ~128 oz of silver. Today, that stack would be worth about $7,165 (gold) or $6,685 (silver)—more than double in four years.

Instead of letting a rebate sit in a savings account or vanish on delivery apps, consider saving in real money: gold and silver.

Key numbers
• $3,200 ≈ ~1.7 oz gold or ~128 oz silver (2021)
• Today ≈ ~$7,165 (gold) or ~$6,685 (silver), per the example cited

Not financial advice.

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Christmas Silver Snowflake Ornament #christmas #silver #snowflake #ornaments #christmastree

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Christmas Silver Snowflake Ornament

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Just in time for Christmas and the holiday season, Money Metals presents this exquisite silver snowflake ornament, perfect for any Christmas tree decorations.

This luxurious, pure silver snowflake is more than just a decoration; it is an investment in silver bullion and a piece of history that will likely stay in the family for years to come as a family heirloom handed down from generation to generation.

Imagine your Christmas tree covered in silver snowflakes – the prestige, the class, the symbol of wealth and prosperity, the aesthetic.

If you care about decorating your Christmas trees with

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The Debt Black Hole

In space, a black hole affects everything close to it.

In an economy, a debt black hole affects everything close to it.

We currently have a massive debt black hole in our midst.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey reveals the size of this debt black hole, explains how it got here, and highlights the potential impacts on the economy and your money.

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The Debt Black Hole

In space, a black hole affects everything close to it.

In an economy, a debt black hole affects everything close to it.

We currently have a massive debt black hole in our midst.

In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, host Mike Maharrey reveals the size of this debt black hole, explains how it got here, and highlights the potential impacts on the economy and your money.

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