I actually hold silver coins. Though they are not of my hand, inherit, small value, and they stay in the vault.
Besides, I was speaking of precious metals in general. At their current state, you’d be foolish to buy more. Contrary to what I may seem, I do advise to hold some precious metals BUT they should be a TINY portion of your own financial state. Your wedding ring, for instance, counts.
Me, currently, I continue to short gold. I have realized small, but double digit gains due to Federal announcement on Wednesday. I didn’t expect that, though I heard Bill Gross did. I don’t expect to buy gold, silver, or any other precious metals in the future in large amounts. I follow the number one rule in financial advice, proper weights, diversification.