Why own physical Gold & Silver?

Gold & Silver have been money for over 5,000 years, the money of Kings. In fact, gold is the reason for our paper money now (referred to around the world as “FIAT” money). Paper money was created as a “receipt” for Gold & Silver in lieu of having to carry around the actual bullion metal, coins, and such that were quite heavy and cumbersome. In fact, old paper U.S. money actually said at the bottom of the bill (depending on the dollar amount), “this note entitles the bearer to receive on demand” 5,10, 20, 50, etc., worth of Gold or Silver billion…