Chris Duane
Silver Shield
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New MiniMintage silver proof rounds publicly available each week, for 7 days only
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new WEEKLY Proof RELEASES
See this week’s releases. Chris Duane releases one MiniMintage and one MicroMintage proof round each week.
One to the public and one exclusively to his membership-only Silver Shield Group. While typically in 1 Troy Ounce weight, the pieces are occasionally issued in 2 oz or 5 oz coins or in 10 oz bars.
The Silver Shield Presidential Series continues with No Foreign Entanglements.
In his timeless Farewell Address of 1796, George Washington delivered a solemn warning that still echoes through the centuries: America must avoid the snare of permanent foreign alliances and entanglements. With the wisdom of a leader who had guided a fragile new republic through revolution and its earliest trials, he urged his countrymen to cherish their hard-won independence by steering clear of the endless quarrels, intrigues, and power struggles of distant nations. “It is our true policy,” he declared, “to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world,” recognizing that such ties would only invite unnecessary wars, drain the nation’s resources, and compromise the liberty for which so many had sacrificed. Washington’s counsel was not isolationism born of fear, but a profound act of self-preservation—an invitation for America to grow strong, prosperous, and free by focusing first on its own destiny rather than becoming entangled in the ambitions of others.
AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC NOW
1 oz Silver Sculpted Proof MiniMintage Round
The Apocalypmyst Series continues with Soldier of Christ
The image of the “Soldier of Christ” captures a potent and controversial symbol in the emerging wave of Christian nationalism: a modern tactical operator fused with the armored piety of a medieval crusader, complete with cross-marked helmet and plate, assault rifle in hand, and the defiant legend “Soldier of Christ.” This stark visual marriage of faith and force reflects a rising movement that rejects the long-held separation of church and state, instead casting contemporary cultural and political battles as a sacred struggle for the soul of the nation. Proponents see in such iconography a call to spiritual and civic resistance—an invitation for believers to stand as modern-day defenders of Christian heritage against secularism, progressive ideology, and perceived moral decline—while critics warn that the same imagery risks sanctifying nationalism, militarizing religion, and blurring the line between devotion and dominion. In an era of deepening polarization, the Soldier of Christ has become an emblem of a surging identity that seeks not merely personal piety but the reclamation of public life under an explicitly Christian banner.
FOR “SILVER SHIELD GROUP” MEMBERS ONLY
1 oz Silver Sculpted Proof MicroMintage Round
silver collector’s blog
Chris Duane releases a regular Silver blog on Sundays.
Why silver?
Stacking physical silver is a prudent and time-tested strategy for preserving and growing wealth.
“The financial system is a global, generational, debt-based, fiat Ponzi scheme. It is manifesting in the Everything Bubble that will pop when the silver pin of truth bursts the bubble. It is unsustainable, and when the bubble bursts, physical silver will be the only currency left standing.”
In an era of unprecedented fiscal and monetary global policies, physical silver offers a tangible, inflation-resistant asset that transcends market fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties. Owning physical silver in the form of coins and bars provides a sense of security and autonomy, allowing individuals a hedge against currency devaluation and economic instability. Furthermore, the intrinsic industrial demand for silver in various sectors, coupled with its historical role as a store of value, reinforces its appeal as a crucial investment.
In addition to its monetary value, physical silver has over 10,000 industrial uses and is known to be antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and antibiotic. As a reliable and enduring asset, physical silver holds the potential to safeguard purchasing power and endure as a hedge against systemic risks, making it an indispensable element of a comprehensive wealth preservation approach.
MiniMintage by Silver Shield
The Silver Shield MiniMintage strategy seeks to combine undervalued silver with meaningful designs, limited mintage, and certificates of authenticity in a growing series with direct-to-consumer prices. The aim is to create an option for buyers that will provide fantastic value.
The Silver Shield MiniMintages differ in that there is only a limited amount of these originally designed rounds that are created. Low production numbers, coupled with the COAs for silver, all lead to an increased value for the product.
In addition, Silver Shield releases an exclusive members-only MicroMintage in even smaller quantities. Learn More
The internet entered our homes as a convenience. Now it is shaping how children think, learn and see the world before many parents realize what has been lost. Through the disturbing symbolism of iBaby, this article asks who is really raising the next generation—and whether there is still time to reclaim childhood from the screen.