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Oct 6, 2025 
Dominic Frisby, an investor and author of The Secret History of Gold, dives into the golden buzz surrounding today's market. He explores the allure and timeless qualities of gold, its scarcity, and the impact of central bank buying since 2014. The discussion touches on de-dollarization and the potential role of gold as a neutral reserve asset. They also analyze the future of silver, market trends, and how gold and Bitcoin compare. Frisby emphasizes practical strategies for new investors, advocating for physical gold as a hedge in uncertain times.
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Gold's Timeless Physical Allure
- Gold's physical permanence and lustre give it a near-mythical role as a store of wealth across time.
- Dominic Frisby says touching gold is the closest you get to touching eternity, highlighting its timeless appeal.
Gold Supply Tracks Population
- Global mined gold supply has tracked population growth for centuries, keeping gold per capita roughly constant.
- Frisby notes only the 19th-century gold rushes briefly changed that ratio, underlining gold's scarcity profile.
Roman Debasement And The Solidus
- Frisby recounts Roman coin debasement and how the empire kept funding itself by mining Spanish deposits.
- He explains gold coins stayed pure but shrank in size, becoming the Byzantine solidus that retained value visually unchanged.
