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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

$1.25 Then vs $7.25 Now: The Hidden Value of Silver

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Would you rather have five quarters or $7.25? This breakdown reveals how pre-1965 U.S. coins—made with 90% silver—carry far more real value today than modern minimum wage. By comparing purchasing power and precious metal content, this piece explores how inflation and currency changes have quietly eroded wealth over time—and why yesterday’s money may be worth far more than it seems.

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