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The May 24th FlipSide Reserve - Silver Review
Silver walks the ponders the long road up with a wonderful view a Guatape. This is market commentary, not investment advice. 30-Second Review Silver is still in a rough but important spot. The big rally toward $90 failed, and silver is now trying to hold the $75–$76 area instead of pushing higher. The good news is that Shanghai is still paying a big premium for silver, which means the physical market is not giving up on silver. The bad news is that the price chart is still
Stewart Stimson
May 2412 min read


THE FLIPSIDE RESERVE: Silver Market Letter: The $80 Line, Shanghai Premiums, and the COMEX Question — May 10, 2026
Stewby Flipside Market Trends | Analysis | Community Newsletter Edition: MAY 10, 2026 THE FLIPSIDE RESERVE Weekend Edition: The Shanghai Bell, the $80 Line, and the Silver Vaults Opening Silver Market Reserve Note THIS IS A SPECIAL (LONG) EDITION OF THE FLIPSIDE RESERVE, IT IS WORTH THE READ Silver comes into the new week with a rare combination of strength and fragility. On the strength side, the tape finally did something constructive. Comex silver finished the week at $8
Stewart Stimson
May 1216 min read


Coin Collecting Terms Explained: A Beginner’s Guide from Stewby Flipside
1913 Buffalo Nickel 🪙 Welcome to the Language of Coin Collecting When most people discover coin collecting, they expect a simple hobby — find old coins, keep the interesting ones, and maybe learn a little history. But quickly something surprising happens. You realize coin collecting has its own language. Collectors constantly reference things like: • Mint marks• Planchets• MS-65 grades• Luster• Varieties Understanding these terms unlocks the entire hobby. Once you learn them
Stewart Stimson
Mar 34 min read


Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Numismatics
Understanding the Dual Nature of Silver and Gold Coins When it comes to silver and gold coins, there are two fundamental floors to their value: the metal cost and the numismatic value. The metal cost is tied directly to the spot price of silver or gold, which can swing wildly day-to-day. The numismatic value, on the other hand, reflects the coin’s rarity, condition, historical significance, and collector demand. Traditionally, numismatic value has prevailed over metal cost, e
Stewart Stimson
Feb 153 min read
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