Jim:
I came across some links that may help “clarify” why Gold/Silver for some readers. Keep up the good work!
http://www.bambooweb.com/articles/h/y/Hyperinflation.html [6]
http://www.kitco.com/ind/Wiegand/feb142006.html [7]
http://www.gold-eagle.com/editorials_03/waltzek091003.html [8]
http://inflationdata.com/Inflation/Inflation_Rate/ConfederateInflation.asp [9]