When we came out with AOCS – TSP Copper Rounds at the end of 2010 we sold out of the initial run of over 14,000 in under a month. Why? Because they are awesome, affordable, beautiful, AOCS barter currency and spread the word about The Survival Podcast in a very cool way.
They are also proof quality 99.99 pure copper. The problem was we under budgeted and sold out so fast we were left with no more to offer you almost over night.
Since then TSP Copper has taken off all over the internet with people selling them on secondary channels like eBay and Craigslist.
Now thanks to a special agreement with Rob Gray of the AOCS mint we have them available again in quantities of 20 or more. You can order yours in the TSP Gear Shop here.
Today we are joined by Rob Gray, founder of the AOCS (American Open Currency Standard) to discuss AOCS copper, silver and gold as a barter currency and all things monetary.
We also discuss the three fold mission of the new TSP copper rounds.
Our goals are to educate people about barter economies, educate people about preparedness and educate people about what money really is all with one coin.
We do this from a stand of morality based on our 4 guiding directions on the front of the coins, honor, courage, strength and knowledge.
Honor – Dictates that we think of our children and that we don’t abuse our strength on those weaker then us
Strength – Is necessary so that we can stand in the face of adversity be it physical, financial or the strength of being prepared
Courage – Combined with honor allows us to act as we know we should, focusing on solutions vs. complaining about problems
Knowledge – Is our true power, our guiding force of the other tenets and something we must always continue seeking if we are to be honorable, strong and courageous as a community.
Join us today as we discuss…
Lessons from the failed “Liberty Dollar”, what not to do
Why AOCS is different
Why copper, isn’t gold and silver enough
The difference between and intrinsic and a market value
What spot prices are, what they are not
How to find merchants that take AOCS currency
Developing your own barter systems
Spreading the TSP message at a buck a shot
Why we need Americans to become educated about monetary policy
The difference between competitive vs. replacement currencies
What the word voluntary actually means and why it matters
Why the larger the internal economy the less the exchange rate matters
Solutions vs. complaints
The beta launch of www.trtam.com (The Real Truth About Money)
Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.
Today we are going to look at various forms of holding metals as a hedge against other investments. Many times metals are considered a hedge against inflation. They certainly can be such but I find that to be to limiting. Metals can do well in an up economy or a down economy and they can also at times go flat and down, they are only one piece of your investments but a critical one you need to get right. Today we will also look at metals beyond gold and silver, such as rare earth and even base metals.
Join me today as we discuss…
The simple case of the 1964 quarter
What is a “spot price”
Why metals always sell above spot especially in a refined form
Common forms of physical silver and gold
Investment bullion
“Coin” and “junk”
ETFs
Mining Stocks
Jewelry as an investment
Silver (look for STERLING, STER or .925) – 6 Nickles
Gold Percentages
8K is .333
10K is .416 – .417
14K is .583 -.585
18K is .750
22K is .916
Avoid Gold marked in this manner
1/20 14K
14K P
14K HGEP
14K EP
14K GF
Other Metals to consider
Platinum
Palladium
Tantalum
Copper
Lithium
Consider you use metals to provide insurance for
Hyper inflation
Typical inflation
Total collapse
Successful Economies
Metals
Most large dealers are safe to buy from
eBay is safe if you stick to established sellers or small buys
Coin shops are good to buy from with cash anonymously
ETF and paper assets can be bought with an online brokerage account
Jewelry is best bought from individuals not shops, flea markets, pawn shops
Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.
Today on the first day of a new month and a new week we do our regular listener feedback show. I have a huge back log of questions and comments so I may have to do a few of these this and next week just to catch up. That said keep your questions, comments and suggestions coming.
Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show. Also remember you can call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air.
