Bullion coins in their purest form were the perfect currency. All too often though they lost their purity by becoming the exclusive domain and monopoly of Kings, Caesars and Governments, who controlled their issue, debased their intrinsic value, and introduced a regulated face value, thus infecting their citizens with the “dis-ease” of a valueless money system of unjust weights and measures. It was soon recognized by the astute merchant that this practice was to the detriment of the economy to which these debased coins were mandated, and trades were often only consummated in the currency of the merchant’s choice.
“ The silver is mine and the gold is mine says the Lord”
“ Open Exchange Coins”, which are almost exclusively privately issued and minted from the created resources of gold and silver, utilize the God given benefits of these tangible commodities, and are therefore grossly different from money.
Money is a modern invention in world history. The word money comes from the Latin word “Moneta” which was one of the names of “Juno”, the Roman goddess, whose temple was used as a mint. Money is a pagan term, and along with its associated instruments and derivatives is a dangerous and deceptive mechanism. Today's money is known as “fiat” currency; which is a form of currency that comes into existence by a government decree or statute, and not as a result of an open market preference. Fiat money usually has a denominated face value, is devoid of intrinsic value, and consists merely of a promise issued by a government. This problem is accentuated by the fact that the vast majority of the governments of the worlds’ 200 countries are either massively in debt or insolvent. Further, money is continually devalued in direct proportion to the increase of its supply. As more money is printed and or minted and spent into circulation, the less valuable the money you have in your pocket becomes. This is basic supply and demand economics.
Gold and silver coins on the other hand require no “promise to honor” from anyone, because they possess intrinsic value. It’s not surprising then, that gold and silver coins as currency are disliked by the “Caesars” of this world, because they can’t print them. Their clear preference is “money” because it’s “Caesars’ creation”. So, as has been suggested... "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's"
“The silver is mine and the gold is mine says the Lord”.
Throughout history two distinct types of coins have circulated.
1. “Monopoly Coins” identified by:
- Government and/or 3rd party monopoly ownership (e.g. by various coinage acts and decrees.)
- A monetary face value determined by statute (e.g. 1 Denarius, $1, or 50 pence)
- Government inscription (e.g. Image of “Caesar” or state “ID”.)
- Little or no integrity of precious metal content.
- Little or no intrinsic value.
- Being merely tokens of inferred value.
2. “Open Exchange Coins” identified by:
- Private bearer ownership.
- Intrinsic value in their own right.
- Integrity of precious metal content.
- Absence of a monetary face value.
- Absence of government or third party encumbrances.
- Open market assessment as to their value and tradability.
- Bearer’s liberty as to usage or hoarding.
“ But thou shall have a right and just weight: a perfect and just measure shalt thou have that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”
With the benefit of historical hindsight, the civilizations that have embraced a system of just weights and measures and an open exchange of gold and silver coinage, not only enjoyed longevity as a power, but their citizens and those who chose to trade with such currency of integrity, enjoyed the prosperity and security it ensures.
MAXIMUM BENEFIT TEST
In order for gold and silver coinage to enjoy maximum benefit in the market place it must pass the following 5-point test.
1. The coin must be your property (Government issued coins are not)
2. It must be a stipulated weight (Grams or troy ounces are preferred)
3. It must be a determined purity (Preferably pure gold, pure silver or a mixture)
4. It must be in small denomination of weight (2 grams - 30 grams, or 1 tenth troy ounce - 1 troy ounce)
5. It must be internationally recognized (Via a reputable hallmark or trademark)
“ The silver is mine and the gold is mine says the Lord”
“ Open Exchange Coins”, which are almost exclusively privately issued and minted from the created resources of gold and silver, utilize the God given benefits of these tangible commodities, and are therefore grossly different from money.
Money is a modern invention in world history. The word money comes from the Latin word “Moneta” which was one of the names of “Juno”, the Roman goddess, whose temple was used as a mint. Money is a pagan term, and along with its associated instruments and derivatives is a dangerous and deceptive mechanism. Today's money is known as “fiat” currency; which is a form of currency that comes into existence by a government decree or statute, and not as a result of an open market preference. Fiat money usually has a denominated face value, is devoid of intrinsic value, and consists merely of a promise issued by a government. This problem is accentuated by the fact that the vast majority of the governments of the worlds’ 200 countries are either massively in debt or insolvent. Further, money is continually devalued in direct proportion to the increase of its supply. As more money is printed and or minted and spent into circulation, the less valuable the money you have in your pocket becomes. This is basic supply and demand economics.
Gold and silver coins on the other hand require no “promise to honor” from anyone, because they possess intrinsic value. It’s not surprising then, that gold and silver coins as currency are disliked by the “Caesars” of this world, because they can’t print them. Their clear preference is “money” because it’s “Caesars’ creation”. So, as has been suggested... "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's"
“The silver is mine and the gold is mine says the Lord”.
Throughout history two distinct types of coins have circulated.
1. “Monopoly Coins” identified by:
- Government and/or 3rd party monopoly ownership (e.g. by various coinage acts and decrees.)
- A monetary face value determined by statute (e.g. 1 Denarius, $1, or 50 pence)
- Government inscription (e.g. Image of “Caesar” or state “ID”.)
- Little or no integrity of precious metal content.
- Little or no intrinsic value.
- Being merely tokens of inferred value.
2. “Open Exchange Coins” identified by:
- Private bearer ownership.
- Intrinsic value in their own right.
- Integrity of precious metal content.
- Absence of a monetary face value.
- Absence of government or third party encumbrances.
- Open market assessment as to their value and tradability.
- Bearer’s liberty as to usage or hoarding.
“ But thou shall have a right and just weight: a perfect and just measure shalt thou have that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”
With the benefit of historical hindsight, the civilizations that have embraced a system of just weights and measures and an open exchange of gold and silver coinage, not only enjoyed longevity as a power, but their citizens and those who chose to trade with such currency of integrity, enjoyed the prosperity and security it ensures.
MAXIMUM BENEFIT TEST
In order for gold and silver coinage to enjoy maximum benefit in the market place it must pass the following 5-point test.
1. The coin must be your property (Government issued coins are not)
2. It must be a stipulated weight (Grams or troy ounces are preferred)
3. It must be a determined purity (Preferably pure gold, pure silver or a mixture)
4. It must be in small denomination of weight (2 grams - 30 grams, or 1 tenth troy ounce - 1 troy ounce)
5. It must be internationally recognized (Via a reputable hallmark or trademark)