
← Parents With Questions30 Oct 2025 · 38 min
Turn Kid's Pocket Money into Precious Metal
<p>What if your kids’ pocket money actually grew in value instead of disappearing on snacks and apps?</p>
<p>That question hit me a few years ago — and led to a simple idea that’s now changing how Aussie families think about saving.</p>
<p>I started paying my kids in real silver bullion coins for their chores and pocket money. Back then, silver was around $35–$40 an ounce.</p>
<p>They tucked those coins into a money box… and a year later, those same coins were worth over $80 each — without lifting a finger.</p>
<p>That’s when Silverstash was born — a simple way for families to help their kids start saving in real silver, not just numbers on a screen.</p>
<p>In this episode, I sat down with PWQ parents James and Sarah Cervone who are now co-founders of Silverstash. They share -</p>
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<p>Why silver remains one of the most reliable forms of long-term value</p>
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<p>The pitfalls of buying silver in bulk (and how to avoid them)</p>