Chris Duane
Silver Shield
Signs of the Times
New Releases
New MiniMintage silver proof rounds publicly available each week, for 7 days only
Members Only
Members get exclusive access to our weekly members-only MicroMintage rounds
BU Collection
Limited quantities of our unique Brilliant Uncirculated silver rounds are in stock now
Introduction to Silver Shield
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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.
World War MEme continues with Taxation Is Theft
Taxation is theft because it is the compulsory seizure of property under threat of force, without the genuine consent of the owner. When an individual labors, exchanges, or saves, the resulting wealth is theirs by right; yet the state claims a portion of it not through voluntary agreement, but through the monopoly on violence it alone is permitted to wield. Unlike a market transaction, in which both parties must agree or the exchange does not occur, taxation offers no meaningful exit: refusal is met with fines, asset seizure, or imprisonment. The rattlesnake coiled before the early American flag does not merely protest a particular rate or policy; it embodies the older recognition that no collective claim, however popular or well-intentioned, can transform expropriation into a legitimate title. To call the practice by its plain name is not rhetoric—it is the consistent application of the same property rights the state itself invokes when it punishes private theft.
AVAILABLE TO GENERAL PUBLIC NOW
1 oz Silver Sculpted Proof MiniMintage Round
The Lunar Series V3 Continues with Year of the Horse V3
In the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Horse arrives as a surge of unbound momentum—an invitation to gallop beyond the familiar and claim ground that only swiftness and spirit can reach. The horse has long stood for freedom, endurance, and the restless energy that refuses to be harnessed by fear or convention; those born under its sign are said to carry that same fire, moving through life with open horizons, quick minds, and a loyalty that runs as deep as it is fierce. When the year itself takes the form of the Horse, as it does in 2026, the collective current favors bold movement: journeys begun, ambitions pursued at full stride, and obstacles cleared not by caution but by the pure force of forward motion. The rearing silhouette on the coin captures that essence precisely—a creature balanced on the edge of stone and sky, mane lifted by the wind of possibility, reminding anyone who looks that the coming year belongs to those willing to rise, to run, and to refuse the stillness that would keep them small.
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
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