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    Gold vs Fiat Currency

    See how gold preserves purchasing power while fiat currencies lose value to inflation over time.

    Since 1971: Gold vs USD Purchasing Power

    When Nixon ended the gold standard in 1971, $35 bought one ounce of gold. Today, that same ounce costs ~$2,400.

    +6757%

    Gold value increase since 1971

    -88%

    USD purchasing power lost

    Fiat Currency Performance

    USD$

    -88%

    Purchasing power lost

    Avg inflation: 3.8%/yr

    EUR

    -75%

    Purchasing power lost

    Avg inflation: 2.5%/yr

    GBP£

    -92%

    Purchasing power lost

    Avg inflation: 4.2%/yr

    JPY¥

    -45%

    Purchasing power lost

    Avg inflation: 1.2%/yr

    TRY

    -99.9%

    Purchasing power lost

    Avg inflation: 45%/yr

    ARS$

    -99.99%

    Purchasing power lost

    Avg inflation: 120%/yr

    Inflation Impact Calculator

    Holding USD Cash

    $6,788

    Real purchasing power after 10 years

    Lost $3,212 to inflation
    Holding Gold

    $21,589

    Projected value in 10 years

    (4.167 oz at ~8% annual appreciation)

    218% better than cash

    * Gold projection based on historical average. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.