The latest analysis involving of central bank reserve managers shows a major modification within their “official” reserve holdings. It appears this major modification extends well into the next decade. The change is a deliberate increase of gold accumulation within the holdings of central banks.

Currently were already seeing central banks acquiring larger amounts of gold bullion. Gold bullion reserves that were reported have surpassed 439.7 tons last year. This is seen as the largest annual increase in nearly 50 years, which does not include any major un-reported purchases during this time. It is well-known that many central banks have snapped up tonnage when market prices are at near bottoms on market corrections...

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There are two schools of thought as to why gold has been rising and catching the interest of hedge funds and investors alike. First, interest rates that have been at negative levels. Secondly, gold that maintains its true value over fiat currency. The faster fiat currency is produced, i.e. US dollars, euros, British pounds or the Japanese yen, the faster and deeper deflation will set in.

We are currently living in very unstable, faltering, unprecedented times. The continuous uprisings and unrest in Greece over currency devaluation have motivated and created fear. It’s expected that people will again turn towards the one thing that has stood the test of time, an element, which will not only to increase their wealth but also to protect it.

Analysts suggest a state of deflation which will cause a double dip recession to form within the months to come…

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Theirs two schools of thought as to why gold has been rising and catching the interest of hedge funds and investors alike. Interest rates that have been at negative levels. As well as gold that maintains its true value over fiat currency. The faster fiat currency is produced (i.e. US. Dollars, Euros, British Pounds and Japanese Yen etc) the faster and deeper deflation will set in.

Were now living in unstable faltering times which are unprecedented. The uprisings and unrest in Greece over currency devaluation has motivated and created fear. It’s expected that people will turn towards the one item which has stood the test of time, not only to increase their wealth but also to protect it…

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Lately, many people in the world have been closely watching and reading the news reports concerning the current global economic situation. The European and American debt situation is now going out of control. It’s fueled by all the governments involved, constant deficit spending habits and lack of will to pay the money back. The Central Banks answer, simply to print more and more money. Many people these days are concerned and have decided to preserve their wealth by purchasing physical precious metals such as gold and silver in either coin or bullion form. These people however also will need a safe and secure place to store their precious metals.

Keeping your silver and or gold precious metals safe from theft will of course be the most important reason for obtaining secured storage when you’re buying precious metal. Let’s review what storage options for physical precious metals are available in detail...

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Good News you can fund your IRA’s with gold and silver. The US Government allows purchases of certain types of precious metals to be held in IRA accounts. However there are certain requirements that must be met. Also needed are special IRA account administrators who specialize in precious metals held in IRA’s and understand all the IRS rules on this form of investment.


Precious Metal Investments allowed to be held in an IRA account include:

• Physical metals
• Certificates of precious metals
• Exchange traded funds (ETF’s)
• Closed end funds (CEF’s)
• Private funds


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