I went the Gold Route. Started buying in the 80s. Retired in my 50s. Very comfy.
The end of the 80s gold was mostly $300-$400. Up to $800 then back down. I had a $20k cash windfall I dumped it all into.
Then I just let time do it's thing. It'll definitely last me and set my kids well ahead of the game when their turn comes around.
Massive karma hit!
The sculptor Luis Jiménez, who created the "Blue Mustang" sculpture (also known as "Blucifer") at Denver International Airport (DIA), died in 2006 after a section of the sculpture came loose and pinned him, severing an artery.
Here's a more detailed account:
The Tragedy:
On June 13, 2006, while working on the 32-foot-high, 9,000-pound sculpture in his New Mexico studio, a section of "Mustang" came loose from a hoist and pinned Jiménez, fatally severing an artery in his leg.
The Sculpture:
The sculpture, officially named "Mustang," is a cast-fiberglass horse with glowing red eyes, intended to reference Mexican murals and the energy of the Southwest.
Completion:
After Jiménez's death, his family and friends completed the sculpture, which was then installed at Denver International Airport.
Commission:
The Denver International Airport commissioned the artwork from Jiménez in 1992 for $300,000 as part of the airport's public art plan.
Legacy:
Jiménez's death has contributed to the sculpture's notoriety, and it's often referred to as "Blucifer" or "the demon horse".