The Thinking Man in silver and copper20:48The Thinking Man in silver and copper
A high-relief Argentia silver bar and a remarkable copper casting.
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Written companions to the videos: stacking, collecting, testing, buying, tax, markets and the people behind the stack.
34 companion articles on stacking, collecting and the community.
34 articles
The Thinking Man in silver and copper20:48
Using the gold–silver ratio in a physical stack20:42Using the gold–silver ratio in a physical stack
Why the ratio on a chart is only the starting point when buying silver, buying gold or exchanging one for the other.
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Silver supply, retail premiums and a strong week for miners24:47Silver supply, retail premiums and a strong week for miners
An archived weekly recap connecting physical silver availability, market headlines and mining-company results.
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A Monopoly set with a real silver coin11:04A Monopoly set with a real silver coin
A closer look at the World Money Fair edition, its mint-themed board and its numbered one-ounce silver coin.
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A wax-sealed letter and a generous stacking community17:48A wax-sealed letter and a generous stacking community
Catching up with parcels from Queen Nessie, GlasVelo Bullion, The Thoughtful Stacker and Nemos Numismatics.
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Another wild week for silver bull riders33:55Another wild week for silver bull riders
A historical recap of volatility, the gold–silver ratio and the different risks of physical metals and mining shares.
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Capital Gains Tax on gold and silver in the UK18:41Capital Gains Tax on gold and silver in the UK
Sterling currency, foreign legal tender, the annual allowance and why the £6,000 rule needs careful handling.
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Discovering Pressburg Mint’s modern silver designs9:10Discovering Pressburg Mint’s modern silver designs
Why a meeting at World Money Fair led me to explore the mint’s distinctive approach to collectible bullion.
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My first World Money Fair in Berlin14:23My first World Money Fair in Berlin
Queues, minting machinery, special-edition coins and the conversations that made the trip worthwhile.
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Fake versus genuine silver: what to look for by eye29:55Fake versus genuine silver: what to look for by eye
A side-by-side look at finish, relief, lettering, edges and security details across familiar bullion designs.
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Four thousand members and plenty to share14:06Four thousand members and plenty to share
A January 2026 milestone, plus Silver Punk artwork and some inventive ways to store a collection.
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Mail calls from Benson, Silver Stag and Sevin9:29Mail calls from Benson, Silver Stag and Sevin
Three different collecting personalities brought together by parcels, conversation and the stacking community.
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Spotting fake silver before you buy29:26Spotting fake silver before you buy
How I assess the price, listing, photographs and seller before committing to a bullion purchase.
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Mail calls from BBA and Raspberry Hedgehog7:20Mail calls from BBA and Raspberry Hedgehog
A January catch-up with two supportive voices from the stacking community.
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My Coinbox: storing a collection you want to enjoy11:31My Coinbox: storing a collection you want to enjoy
A practical look at wooden boxes, interchangeable trays and the space a growing Kookaburra collection needs.
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An angelfish and an angel in poured silver7:32An angelfish and an angel in poured silver
Two Liquid Metals pieces that show how much character a small silver casting can have.
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Buying and selling silver tax-efficiently in the UK10:07Buying and selling silver tax-efficiently in the UK
Why buying tax and selling tax are separate questions, with an updated note on the original video’s broad wording.
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A thousand subscribers and a very thoughtful mail call14:49A thousand subscribers and a very thoughtful mail call
Pakistani notes and coins, custom channel pieces and a certificate marking an early channel milestone.
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Christmas silver from Volui and Liquid Metals12:07Christmas silver from Volui and Liquid Metals
A coffee-cup poker chip and a Christmas Stackemon round, both rooted in the shared life of Stackers Social.
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A Secret Santa surprise from Cobrastacker9:17A Secret Santa surprise from Cobrastacker
A Christmas Eve opening and a reminder of the generosity within the precious-metals community.
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A Stack Chat duck-race prize bundle16:12A Stack Chat duck-race prize bundle
Copper rounds, channel pieces and a very small silver bar after a lucky evening on Stackers Social.
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The five-ounce Canadian Silver Maple Leaf7:32The five-ounce Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
A larger-format 2026 Maple Leaf, its familiar design and the question of practical coin sizes.
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A mail call from Brits & Sovs10:06A mail call from Brits & Sovs
Copper rounds, custom channel pieces and a handwritten letter from Eastend Dave.
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A practical guide to Stackers Social30:42A practical guide to Stackers Social
Finding your way around the community, from social channels and reference material to buying and selling.
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Loki completes the Norse Gods bars11:13Loki completes the Norse Gods bars
Odin, Thor and Loki, the Royal Mint–Germania collaboration and my first Royal Mint order.
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Ten steps to choosing bullion that suits you32:01Ten steps to choosing bullion that suits you
A UK buying framework covering finances, budget, purpose, premiums, tax, resale and product sizes.
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Buying gold and silver without overpaying36:20Buying gold and silver without overpaying
Comparing dealers, independent sellers, auctions and peer-to-peer markets on the full price of the same metal.
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Three ways to collect Lunar silver22:28Three ways to collect Lunar silver
Exploring Perth Mint, Royal Australian Mint and Rwandan Lunar designs, with a personal collecting connection.
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Gargoyles, animals and sculptural silver7:08Gargoyles, animals and sculptural silver
A Halloween look at high-relief stackers from KOMSCO and Today Limited, alongside Argentia’s Art Nouveau bar.
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The first Sound Money Stacking giveaway results6:29The first Sound Money Stacking giveaway results
An archived celebration of the channel’s first week, 71 entries and a small silver monster.
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Displaying silver coins and bars5:51Displaying silver coins and bars
Comparing multi-coin stands, velvet-covered displays and adjustable acrylic supports.
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Buying silver for the first time18:46Buying silver for the first time
Three starting principles: a sensible price per ounce, a respected source and a product you understand.
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Launching the channel with a silver giveaway5:33Launching the channel with a silver giveaway
The original October 2025 launch announcement, its silver prize and the plans behind the channel.
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Welcome to Sound Money Stacking3:40Welcome to Sound Money Stacking
Why I started sharing an everyday stacker’s experience of protecting wealth, learning and collecting.
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