How to Spot Fake Gold and Silver: Authentication, Tests, and Red Flags

Counterfeiting precious metals is as old as money itself. Knowing how to spot fake gold starts with understanding how fakes are made. In September 2012, Manhattan dealer Ibrahim Fadl paid $100,000 for four 10-ounce PAMP Suisse gold bars. He drilled into them after a colleague’s tip — and found tungsten [NBC News]. The bars had already passed X-ray fluorescence testing and a scale check. With gold near all-time highs, the incentive for this kind of fraud has never been greater. The good news: most fakes can be caught before money changes hands. This guide covers how counterfeits are made, which tests work, what […]
Why the World Needs More Silver Than It Can Mine

Silver isn’t just a monetary metal anymore. Industrial demand from solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI data centers hit record highs in 2024 — and supply can’t keep up. Here’s what the data shows.
Fewer Losses, Better Returns: How Gold and Silver Diversify Your Portfolio

Gold and silver have long been trusted tools for protecting wealth. Discover the role precious metals play in portfolio diversification, inflation hedging, and safeguarding your financial future during economic uncertainty.
Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins: Which Is the Better Investment?

Silver bars or coins — it’s one of the first decisions every silver investor faces. This guide breaks down premiums, liquidity, storage, and volatility so you can choose the right form of silver for your portfolio and investment goals.
The Mission Continues: Mike Maloney’s Message to the GoldSilver Community

Mike Maloney is stepping back from regular GoldSilver videos to focus on his health—but the mission continues. In a candid conversation with Alan Hibbard, Mike reflects on his work, the community he built, and what comes next for GoldSilver.
Why Metals Dominated Every Asset Class in 2025 [and What It Means for 2026]
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Gold and silver didn’t just perform well in 2025 — they dominated every major asset class. With silver up 146% and gold rising 64%, metals sent a clear signal about where investors placed their trust during a year defined by uncertainty.
A Global Monetary Reset May Already Be Underway — Here’s the Evidence

Most investors expect a monetary reset to arrive suddenly. Mike Maloney argues it’s already happening. Gold and silver are leading signals of a global shift that will impact every saver and investor—whether they’re prepared or not.
5 Key Drivers Behind the Gold & Silver Price Rally

Precious metals have taken center stage in global markets, with gold recently surpassing $4,100 per ounce and silver climbing above $51, marking their highest levels on record. This surge has captured investor attention worldwide, underscoring the renewed demand for tangible assets amid rising economic uncertainty. Understanding what’s fueling this gold and silver price rally is essential for investors seeking to navigate a volatile world. From Federal Reserve policy shifts to the return of inflation and the rise of central bank demand, here are the five core forces propelling gold and silver higher in 2025 — and why they matter for […]
The Hyperbubble: Is the Next Crash Already Unfolding?

Silver’s sharp rise this week may be more than a market move — it could be a signal. In his latest video, Mike Maloney, best known for predicting the 2008 financial crash, says today’s economy is flashing red across every major sector. And this time, the warning signs go far beyond real estate. “Not a Bubble — a Hyperbubble” According to Mike, the U.S. housing and credit markets have gone far past typical “bubble” territory. “Do we have a housing bubble? No,” he says. “We’ve got a hyperbubble.” Insider data shows homebuilders are selling off their own stock — a […]
Gold at $5,000–$10,000? The U.S. Debt Spiral Is Coming

The latest Gold Silver Show with Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard tackles one of the most staggering realities of our time: America’s runaway national debt. At more than $37 trillion — and climbing by the second — the numbers are almost too big to comprehend. But as Mike and Alan show, the consequences are impossible to ignore. A Debt That Reaches the Moon Put simply, today’s debt is astronomical. A stack of $37 trillion in dollar bills would reach the moon ten times over. Per citizen, the burden now tops $108,000 — closer to $300,000 if you count only taxpayers. […]
