Geopolitical Tensions and Gold: Navigating Operation Epic Fury with John Maben

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Hard Money Matters is a weekly radio program originating from Sarasota, Florida and featuring John Maben of Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, and hosted by overnight talk show host Kyle Warren. Each week John and Kyle discuss the precious coin and jewelry marketplace, how it fits into the contemporary investment world and how folks can access the large inventory Pegasus has to offer

The show airs Saturday afternoons at noon on AM 930 The Answer in Sarasota. Listen each week LIVE here, call John at Pegasus Coin & Jewelry at 941-725-6100, visit their website

https://www.pegavault.com/

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

In this episode of Hard Money Matters, host Kyle Warren and renowned numismatist John Maben discuss precious metals amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions from Operation Epic Fury. Despite hostilities, gold ($4,800–$5,300/oz), silver ($78–$93/oz), and platinum (~$1,900–$2,300/oz) hold stable trading ranges post-meteoric rises, with muted reactions so far due to a strengthening dollar. Maben advises against impulsive buys or IRA routes, favoring physical metals from reputable local dealers for better pricing and trust over TV marketers. He highlights opportunities in pre-1933 numismatic gold coins trading near bullion value (e.g., 1924 Saint-Gaudens over modern Eagles) and recommends coin shows for education, relationship-building, and avoiding hard-sell red flags. The pair explores the proposed $2.50 commemorative coin for America's 250th anniversary—novel but unlikely to circulate widely—and Maben shares his active "retirement" balancing coins with guitar collecting and lessons. Always consult professionals; metals involve risk and volatility.