On 15th of August 1971 when the Bretton Woods monetary system collapsed the price of **Silver** was $1.50/ounce, today on 22nd of January 2026 the price is at roughly $94/ounce...an increase of roughly 6,100% in 54 years, or a yearly increase of roughly 7.9%
On 15th August 1971 the price of **Gold** was $35/ounce and today it is at roughly $4,820...an increase of roughly 13,600% in 54 years, or a yearly increase of roughly 9.8%
On 15th August 1971 the **Platinum** was $115/ounce and today it is at roughly $2,500...an increase of roughly 2,000% in 54 years, or a yearly increase of roughly 5.82%
On 15th August 1971 the **Dow Jones** stock market index was at roughly 888 point and today it is at roughly 49,000 points...an increase of roughly 5,400% in 54 years, or a yearly increase of roughly 7.65%