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Although the euro trades higher than the dollar, remember that the euro, like the dollar, is a fiat currency that can be created at will.  Neither can be redeemed for gold or silver.
For the facts on "reportability" and confiscation, read CMIGS' Myths, Misunderstandings, and Outright Lies.

Investing in GOLD

Despite gold not being used as money today, Americans are investing in gold as never before. Why? Because gold investing is a means to security during periods of financial anxiety and economic turmoil. But, why gold? Because gold has a six thousand-year history of stability. Buying gold for investing purposes is a move toward financial security during this period of dollar weakness, which may last for years. On this site, you will find thorough discussions about the most popular forms of gold investing to meet today's challenges. To determine if investing in gold is right for you, we suggest you start with our Gold Bullion Overview.

PLATINUM

Platinum has become an indispensable metal in today's high-tech economy. For a discussion as to platinum's merits as an investment, click here.

Investing in SILVER

In past precious metals bull markets, investing in silver instead of investing in gold, has provided greater percentage gains because silver historically has outperformed gold in precious metals bull markets. Now, because of the huge--and growing--industrial demand for silver, silver investing could result in tremendous profits in future years.

Yet silver's bulk and weight make silver an unwieldy investment for some investors. The silver section on this site will help you determine if investing in silver is right for you. For a quick look at the various silver investments, start with our Silver Bullion Overview.

PALLADIUM

Palladium has also become essential in today's economy. For a discussion about palladium's investment merits, click here.

Recent Blog Post
May 16, 2008

CFTC denies silver price manipulation
Releasing a second study in four years, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) denies that the major bullion houses are or have manipulated the price of silver.  Basically, the CFTC study said that price of silver is not and has not been manipulated because the price of silver has risen substantially over the last few years.

The study found that ". . . silver cash and futures prices have risen dramatically between 2005 and 2007, with silver outperforming the gold, platinum and palladium markets, suggesting that silver future prices are not depressed relative to other metals prices."

The study's position is plausible.  In early 2005, silver was trading below $10.  In March this year, it topped $21.  In 2003, silver was trading below $5.  Still, in March 2008 it topped $21.  So, how could there be a manipulation of the price of silver, the study asks.

Further, those that allege price manipulation also assert that the actions of the major bullion houses have depressed the price of silver.  Here, the CFTC says that the facts simply prove otherwise, and the CFTC's position seems reasonable.

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