No matter what the price of silver is or is not , the elite will always have more to spend than you . Or they will control the things that people want to buy and exchange them for metals .

No need to fear the goverment goons. The problem will be your family/friend/neighbor/army buddy/pastor who "just need a wee bit". To buy their children/spouse some life saving treatment at the metal currency only doctor/hospital.

The first time you give it is a gift , every time after that it is something the sheeps feel entitled too.