First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2022/06/06/bullion-investing-gains-momentum-not-mainstream-002539

The wave of investors buying physical gold and silver over the past two years has certainly impacted the markets. Retail demand for coins, rounds, and bars is now multiples of what it was prior to the COVID outbreak and the 2020 presidential election. Mints and refiners are still working to add enough capacity.