First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2023/05/01/ongoing-us-mint-failures-bring-discredit-to-america-002733

We are one third of the way through 2023, and it has certainly been interesting in the bullion markets thus far. The year opened with supply and demand for coins, rounds, and bars pretty well balanced. Demand surged when the failure of Silicon Valley Bank awakened investors to the possibility of systemic problems among smaller and regional banks.