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When Silver Prices Melt History

When Silver Prices Melt History

by Military Collector Services | Jun 17, 2026 | Military Memorabilia

In 1980, silver hit a record $50 an ounce. Driven by the Hunt Brothers — Texas oil tycoons attempting to corner the silver market — the spike was dramatic enough to inspire the 1983 film *Trading Places* with Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. Their scheme failed, but the...

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