Rounding out the third quarter of 2011 heading to the finish line for the year, we are again tracking the performance of gold and silver bullion versus 75 different dying fiat currencies around the world.

Through the 3rd quarter of 2011 gold appears to be running away with another annual victory in value!

Thus far in 2011, gold has appreciated 17.2% versus 75 fiat currencies from around the world.

Kenyan Schillings, South African Rands, and Turkey Lira have been the biggest losers to gold thus far in 2011, down over 42%, 38%, and 37% respectively to the yellow metal's value.

Welcome back to the Worldwide Fiat Currency Race to Debase!

Silver has had a wild ride through the first three quarters in 2011 and lately its value has stalled.

Thus far in 2011, silver has appreciated 0.55% versus 75 fiat currencies from around the world.

Kenyan Schillings, South African Rands, and Turkey Lira have been the biggest losers to silver thus far in 2011, down 21.9%, 18.4%, and 18.0% respectively to the white metal's value.

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