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Most of us weren’t taught anything about silver, or precious metals, growing up — except maybe hearing it mentioned in old pirate stories or seeing it gifted at weddings or baby showers. Sometimes we pick up a silver coin while standing in line at the post office seeng the latest Royal Canadian Mint offerings, maybe for a grandchild or for a keepsake. But rarely do we consider it a serious tool for protecting wealth.

Like many, I grew up receiving much advice from my parents who were very loving and well-intentioned though not always Gandalf-wise on all s