For decades, Lynette Zang has been warning about the risks embedded in our fiat-based monetary system. In her latest breakdown, “How High Will Gold Go?”, she dives deep into the PCGS 3000 chart, the historical precedent for gold confiscation, and why collectible pre-1933 gold coins are essential for those seeking financial freedom and wealth preservation.
This is not theory. It is a proven pattern playing out again.
The History That Set the Stage
To understand where gold is going, Lynette starts by looking back. In 1933, Treasury Secretary William Woodin led the confiscation of gold but made a critical exception: pre-1933 gold coins with “rare and unusual value.” That loophole gave elite insiders, including Woodin and his friends, a way to continue accumulating physical gold without oversight at a time when average Americans were limited to just five ounces.
These coins were not yet slabbed (professionally graded and sealed) but were raw, physical gold. They were private and real money. They laid the foundation for what Lynette considers the most strategic class of assets today.
The Transition From Gold-Backed to Debt-Based
Fast forward to 1971. President Nixon officially severed the last tie between the U.S. dollar and gold. Inflation management was handed over to the Federal Reserve, and citizens were not even legally allowed to own gold again until 1986.
By then, the cultural shift was complete. The public was encouraged to believe that fiat money, not gold, was real wealth. Wall Street took advantage. In the “Greedy '80s,” collectible coin indexes were created. Fund managers packaged pre-1933 gold coins into investment vehicles. Gold fever took off.
The result was a massive price surge that peaked in 1989, which Lynette identifies clearly in the PCGS 3000 chart. But that was just the beginning of the long-term pattern.
What the PCGS 3000 Tells Us About Gold’s Future
The PCGS 3000 index tracks the price movements of lower-quality collectible coins (not the ultra-rares). It reflects a physical-only market, not the manipulated paper spot markets. Here is what Lynette sees:
- 2009 Peak: The financial crisis pushed coin prices up, though not to the 1989 levels
- 2024 Breakout: Prices recently broke above years of flat activity
- Still Undervalued: Coin values remain below both the 2009 and 1989 peaks, even as fiat currency printing has exploded
This means the true fundamental value of physical gold has soared, even if spot prices and indexes have not yet reflected it.
“You always want the lion’s share of your money in an undervalued asset that’s in a long-term positive trend,” Lynette emphasizes.
And how do you know a trend is real? Look at the series of higher lows. That is the technical setup for higher highs. Lynette is unwavering: “Do I think the 1989 peak will be revisited? I am 100 percent certain.” And when it happens, she expects it to surpass prior records significantly.
Why Pre-1933 Coins Are the Gold Standard of Privacy and Protection
Lynette clearly distinguishes between types of gold:
- Pre-1933 Collectible Coins: Classified differently from bullion. Not reportable. Not eligible for IRAs, which makes them harder for the government to seize. Private
- Modern Bullion (e.g., Gold Eagles): Still valuable, but easily tracked and held in IRAs or registered accounts
Same gold content, but very different classifications.
She puts it plainly: “I’d rather have what the 1 percent are buying for themselves.”
Gold Is Global. Fiat Is Fading.
Fiat currencies, especially in a hyperinflationary environment, can become worthless, as seen in Venezuela. Lynette compares a 500 million Venezuelan bolívar bill (worthless) to a single gold coin, which can buy goods anywhere in the world.
And that is not just theoretical. Gold demand has surged. Central banks bought record amounts of gold in the first half of this year. This is not random. It is preparation.
“We are at the beginning stages of a new gold rush. And it is sweeping the world.”
Use Gold to Transition Into Income-Producing Assets
When the fiat system collapses, as it inevitably will, those who hold sound money assets will have options. Lynette gives a clear example: Italy auctioning off a Roman emperor’s castle to pay public debt. Real estate and overleveraged assets are coming down. But gold?
Gold retains purchasing power. And it can be used to acquire income-producing assets that you cannot outlive. These are the foundations of dynastic wealth.
Now Is the Time to Act
This is not about panic. It is about education, preparation, and empowerment.
Lynette and the team at Zang Enterprises are here to help you build a sound money strategy that includes physical gold and silver, particularly pre-1933 coins. These assets are undervalued, private, movable, and globally recognized.
You deserve to protect your wealth, preserve your purchasing power, and position for the next monetary reset.
Ready to learn how pre-1933 collectible coins can safeguard your wealth in a collapsing system?
Call 833-GLD-ZANG to schedule your appointment with a strategy specialist at Zang Enterprises.
Build your own sound money strategy with physical gold and silver before the next phase of the financial collapse unfolds.
