Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 9:57 p.m. No.24064362   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 10:32 p.m. No.24064480   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4487 >>4488 >>4503 >>4509

The value of one million US dollars in 2026 under a hypothetical gold standard is difficult to determine precisely, as it depends entirely on the fixed price at which the US government would value gold.

If a new gold standard were implemented today, the purchasing power of one million dollars would depend on the new, fixed price of gold set by the government, which would likely be much higher than the current market price to cover the currency in circulation.

Factors Affecting the Hypothetical Value

No Single Value: A "gold standard" means the currency's value is directly tied to gold at a fixed price. The key is what that fixed price would be in 2026.

Balancing the Money Supply: Currently, there is far more US currency in circulation than the physical gold held by the US Treasury (approximately 261.5 million troy ounces).

Adjusting the Price: To back the entire current money supply with the existing gold reserves, the price of gold per ounce would need to be revalued dramatically higher than its current market price. One 2017 estimate suggested a price of over $5,228 per ounce was needed at that time; with a larger money supply now, that required price would be even higher.

Economic Disruption: Reverting to a gold standard would cause significant financial chaos and massive fluctuations in the value of the dollar and other assets as the market adjusted to the new system.

Conclusion

Instead of being worth a specific, fixed amount of modern dollars, a million dollars under a restored gold standard in 2026 would still be called "$1 million," but it would represent a specific, fixed quantity of gold at the newly established price. Its purchasing power in the general economy would depend entirely on the massive economic revaluation that would occur at the time of adoption.

 

For comparison, one estimate suggests that if the dollar had remained pegged at its pre-1933 rate (roughly $20 per ounce), $1 million at that time would be equivalent in value to over $81 million today when converted at current gold market prices.

This shows the huge difference in purchasing power between a gold-backed dollar in history and today's fiat currency.

Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 10:36 p.m. No.24064488   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4503

>>24064480

 

$1000

 

If the United States dollar had remained pegged to gold at its pre-1933 rate, the $1000 would be worth approximately $209,966.13 in 2026.

 

dollars. Step 1: Determine the quantity of gold The official fixed price of gold in the U.S. before 1933 was consistently around $20.67 per troy ounce. To find out how many ounces of gold $1000 would have been worth, we use the following calculation:(text{Ounces of Gold}=frac{text{Original Value}}{text{Pre-1933 Price per Ounce}}=frac{$1000}{$20.67})(text{Ounces of Gold}approx 48.379text{ ounces})Step 2: Calculate the value in 2026 As of January 2, 2026, the spot price of gold is approximately $4,341.90 per ounce. To find the current value of that amount of gold:(text{2026 Value}=text{Ounces of Gold}times text{Current Price per Ounce}=48.379times $4341.90)(text{2026 Value}approx $209,966.13)Answer: The $1000 from the pre-1933 era would be worth approximately $209,966.13 in 2026 if its value had remained tied to the gold standard.

Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 10:40 p.m. No.24064503   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4509

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https://www.greysheet.com/prices/nc/united-states-gold-coinage-pre-1933/8193#:~:text=Congress%20changed%20the%20gold%20specification,removed%20on%20December%2031%2C%201974.

 

About Pre-1933 Gold Coinage

Gold served as money or established the monetary value of currencies longer than any other material. The use of gold coins was widespread in Europe by 300 B.C. In what became the United States, the earliest coins circulated were foreign, mostly silver and gold, brought from Europe, as well as made in Spanish possessions in the New World. The Coinage Act in 1792 established an independent monetary system with the dollar as the basic U.S. monetary unit containing 24-3/4 grains of fine gold, based on the world price of $19.39 a troy ounce (480 grains). Congress changed the gold specification in 1834 and again in 1837, when it set the dollar price of gold at $20.67 an ounce. In 1933, U.S. citizens were prohibited from hoarding monetary gold in the United States; this was extended in 1961 to gold held abroad as well. The dollar price was set at $35 per ounce in 1934. Use of gold in international trade was further restricted as the price rose. The government revalued it at $38 per ounce in 1972, then $42.22 in 1973. The price has fluctuated widely in recent years. All restrictions on holding gold were removed on December 31, 1974.

Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 10:42 p.m. No.24064509   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4511

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December 1974 is significant for gold because it marked the end of a 41-year ban on private U.S. citizens owning gold, allowing Americans to legally buy, sell, and hold gold bullion and coins again after President Gerald Ford signed Public Law 93-373 on December 31, 1974, effectively repealing Executive Order 6102 from 1933. This legalization, following the dollar's decoupling from gold by Nixon, unleashed pent-up demand, causing gold prices to surge as Americans could finally invest in it freely.

Key Events & Context:

The Ban: From 1933 to 1974, U.S. citizens were generally prohibited from owning gold coins, bars, and certificates, a measure enacted by President Roosevelt to manage the Great Depression and the gold standard.

Nixon Shock (1971): President Richard Nixon ended the dollar's convertibility to gold, severing the final link between the dollar and gold and ushering in floating exchange rates.

Congressional Action (1974): Congress passed Public Law 93-373, which President Ford signed, to allow private gold ownership again.

Effective Date (Dec 31, 1974): The law took effect on New Year's Eve, reinstating Americans' right to own gold for the first time in over four decades.

Significance:

End of Prohibition: It removed a major restriction, allowing free market forces to determine gold's value for ordinary people.

Price Surge: The lifting of the ban, combined with investor frustration with financial markets and inflation, led to immediate and significant price increases for gold.

Market Shift: It marked a turning point, transitioning gold from a restricted asset to a freely traded commodity and investment vehicle in the U.S..

 

https://www.usgoldbureau.com/content/gold-confiscation

 

GOLD CONFISCATION IN THE UNITED STATES

 

DID THE U.S. GOVERNMENT REALLY CONFISCATE GOLD?

Yes—gold confiscation did happen in the United States. On May 1, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 6102, which required most U.S. citizens to turn over their privately held gold coins, bullion, and gold certificates to the Federal Reserve.

 

The goal of this order was to remove gold from private hands and give the government more control over the money supply during the Great Depression. In exchange, citizens were paid $20.67 per troy ounce, the official gold price at that time. Violating the executive order was a federal offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both—equivalent to over $170,000 in today’s dollars.

 

There were a few exceptions:

 

Individuals could retain up to $100 in gold coins (about 5 ounces).

Rare and collectible coins with “recognized special value” were exempt, which laid the foundation for the modern interest in numismatic coins as a strategic investment.

Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 10:43 p.m. No.24064511   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4522

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May 1, 1933 – President Roosevelt's Executive Order 6102 required U.S. citizens to deliver on or before May 1, 1933, all but a small amount of gold coin, gold bullion, and gold certificates owned by them to the Federal Reserve, in exchange for $20.67 per troy ounce. Under the Trading With the Enemy Act of October 6, 1917, as amended on March 9, 1933, violation of the order was punishable by fine up to $10,000 ($167,700 if adjusted for inflation as of 2010) or up to ten years in prison, or both. An exception to the order was listed in section 2 (b) “Gold coin and gold certificates in an amount not exceeding in the aggregate $100 belonging to any one person; and gold coins having a recognized special value to collectors of rare and unusual coins.”

 

Jan 30, 1934 - The Gold Reserve Act of January 30, 1934 required that all gold and gold certificates held by the Federal Reserve be surrendered and vested in the sole title of the United States Department of the Treasury and changed the value of the dollar in gold from $20.67 to $35 per ounce.

 

1954 - In 1954 the Treasury Department amended the Gold Regulations of the original Executive Order to enable the continuance of the exemption of rare coins from the gold confiscation provisions, and they expanded the definition of "coins" with a recognized special value to collectors of rare and unusual coins to include "gold coin made prior to April 5th, 1933 (Federal Register 4309, 4312 1954, as codified in 31 CFR Section 54.20)

 

Aug 15, 1971 - The price of gold remained fixed from Jan 30, 1934 until August 15, 1971, when President Nixon announced that the United States would no longer convert dollars to gold at a fixed value, thus abandoning the gold standard for foreign exchange.

 

Dec 31, 1974 - On December 31, 1974, with Executive Order 11825, President Gerald Ford repealed the Executive Order that Roosevelt used to call in gold in 1933. This was necessary because on the same day Congress restored Americans' right to own gold. The limitation on gold ownership in the U.S. was repealed after President Ford signed a bill legalizing private ownership of gold coins, bars and certificates by an act of Congress codified in Pub. L 93-373 which went into effect December 31, 1974. P.L. 93-373 did not repeal the Gold Repeal Joint Resolution, which made unlawful any contracts that specified payment in a fixed amount of money or a fixed amount of gold. That is, contracts remained unenforceable if they used gold monetarily rather than as a commodity of trade.

 

Oct 28, 1977 - 1977 Congress removed the president's authority to regulate gold transactions during a period of national emergency other than war. However, the Act of Oct. 28, 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-147, § 4(c), 91 Stat. 1227, 1229 (originally codified at 31 U.S.C. § 463 note, recodified as amended at 31 U.S.C. § 5118(d)(2)) amended the 1933 Joint Resolution and made it clear that parties could again include so-called gold clauses in contracts formed after 1977.

 

Dec 17, 1985 – President Reagan signed into law the Gold Bullion Coin act which allowed the US Mint to produce gold coins from “newly mined domestic sources”. Gold American Eagles went on to become one of the most well known gold coins.

Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 10:46 p.m. No.24064522   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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COULD GOLD CONFISCATION HAPPEN AGAIN?

While unlikely under current conditions, the potential for future gold confiscation cannot be completely ruled out. Governments historically act decisively during economic crises—and what happened once could, theoretically, happen again.

 

What’s Changed Since 1933?

 

The president no longer has unilateral authority to confiscate gold in peacetime.

Gold is no longer tied to currency values, so the government has less incentive to seize it for monetary purposes.

Public perception and legal protections have changed dramatically.

However, in times of national emergency or war, Congress can reinstate broad economic controls. Investors should be aware that financial laws evolve with political and economic needs.

WHY SOME INVESTORS CHOOSE NUMISMATIC COINS

One historical advantage of rare and collectible coins is that they were specifically excluded from the 1933 confiscation order. This has led many investors to include pre-1933 U.S. gold coins in their portfolio as a hedge against potential future policy changes.

 

Advantages of Numismatic Coins:

 

Exempt from past confiscation orders

Recognized historical and collector value

Less likely to be seen as a monetary instrument

May offer greater privacy in transactions

That said, no one can predict future government policy with certainty. Investors should weigh these benefits alongside potential liquidity and market risks.

 

WHAT INVESTORS SHOULD DO TODAY

Gold remains a powerful hedge against inflation, market volatility, and currency devaluation—but understanding the legal landscape is critical for making informed decisions.

 

Action Steps for Modern Gold Owners:

 

Diversify your holdings between bullion and Investment Grade coins.

Understand historical laws so you can identify early signs of policy shifts.

Consult a trusted advisor who can help you select products with potential protection benefits.

Consider secure storage options, such as state-regulated depositories that may add an extra layer of legal clarity.

Speak with a U.S. Gold Bureau Advisor

Gold confiscation in the U.S. is not a myth—it is a documented historical event. While the likelihood of it happening again is low, being informed and prepared is essential for serious investors. Whether you're buying gold for wealth protection, legacy building, or portfolio diversification, understanding the legal and historical context can help you make smarter decisions.

Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 10:54 p.m. No.24064547   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4550 >>4553 >>4565 >>4569 >>4672 >>4674 >>4837 >>4864

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Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 2, 2026, 11:02 p.m. No.24064573   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4581 >>4672 >>4674 >>4837 >>4864

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Numbers Vary: World Population Review lists around 2,722 Somalis in Arizona (0.04%), while Wikipedia's Somali Americans page cites 3,924 (0.05%).

Resettlement Hubs: Tucson received Somali Bantu refugees starting in 2003, with an estimated 1,500 living there according to a 2016 source.

Phoenix Presence: An older article from 2016 noted a larger Somali refugee population in Phoenix, estimated between 15,000 and 20,000, though these figures are dated.

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Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 3, 2026, 12:23 a.m. No.24064783   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4788 >>4828 >>4835 >>4837 >>4864

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PEOPLE TO THE STREETS!: Maduro's government denounces "very serious US military aggression" and declares a State of External Commotion

In an official statement, the Venezuelan government denounced a "very serious military aggression" by the Trump administration against civilian and military targets in the cities of Caracas, Miranda, and La Guaira.

Globovisión 03-01-2026 03:53 AM

In an official statement, the Venezuelan government denounced to the international community a "very serious military aggression" perpetrated by the United States government against civilian and military targets in the city of Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.

 

"The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, repudiates, and denounces before the international community the extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and people in the civilian and military areas of Caracas, the capital of the Republic, and the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. This act constitutes a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations, especially Articles 1 and 2, which enshrine respect for sovereignty, the legal equality of States, and the prohibition of the use of force. Such aggression threatens international peace and stability, specifically in Latin America and the Caribbean, and seriously endangers the lives of millions of people," the statement reads.

 

Given the magnitude of the events, President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the immediate mobilization of social forces under the slogan "People to the streets" and has signed a decree declaring a State of External Emergency throughout the national territory.

 

Confirmation of attacks and military deployment

 

The statement details that the armed incursion constitutes a flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations. According to the Executive branch, the US deployment seeks to control strategic resources (oil and minerals) and force a "regime change."

 

As an immediate response, the following defense measures have been activated:

 

Activation of Article 51 (UN): Venezuela invokes the right to self-defense.

 

Popular-Military-Police Fusion: Full deployment of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) to guarantee sovereignty.

 

Command Bodies for Comprehensive Defense: Activation of defense commands in all states and municipalities of the country.

 

Transition to "armed struggle": The decree of External Commotion empowers the State to take extraordinary actions to repel the aggression.

 

The document evokes former President Cipriano Castro's 1902 proclamation against the foreign blockade, warning that "the insolent foot of the foreigner" will not profane the homeland without a response.

 

Internationally, the Bolivarian Diplomacy of Peace announced that it will file formal complaints with the UN Security Council, the UN Secretary-General, CELAC, and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), demanding accountability from Washington.

 

"Faced with any new difficulties… the response of all patriots is unity, struggle, battle, and victory," the statement concludes, quoting the late Hugo Chávez.

 

"The objective of this attack is none other than to seize Venezuela's strategic resources, particularly its oil and minerals, attempting to forcibly break the nation's political independence. They will not succeed. After more than two hundred years of independence, the people and their legitimate government remain steadfast in defending their sovereignty and the inalienable right to decide their own destiny. The attempt to impose a colonial war to destroy the republican form of government and force a 'regime change,' in alliance with the fascist oligarchy, will fail like all previous attempts," warns the Venezuelan government.

 

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Anonymous ID: e3cd86 Jan. 3, 2026, 12:36 a.m. No.24064828   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4835 >>4837 >>4864

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< Faced with any new difficulties… the response of all patriots is unity, struggle, battle, and victory," the statement concludes, quoting the late Hugo Chávez.

"The objective of this attack is none other than to seize Venezuela's strategic resources, particularly its oil and minerals, attempting to forcibly break the nation's political independence. They will not succeed. After more than two hundred years of independence, the people and their legitimate government remain steadfast in defending their sovereignty and the inalienable right to decide their own destiny. The attempt to impose a colonial war to destroy the republican form of government and force a 'regime change,' in alliance with the fascist oligarchy, will fail like all previous attempts," warns the Venezuelan government.