A Clarification Article You may have already viewed the article in the following link, which I believe generally explains where/why/how of the new 5 ounce silver bullion coin, which can't be directly acquired from the US Mint by "unqualified" individuals. http://news.coinupdate.com/changes-for-ounce-america-the-beautiful-silver-bullion-coins-0472/
Manipulation through a vendor by the government is when it gets to be a problem to prop up currencies. I believe J.P. Morgan just closed an operation with twenty people who were in the manipulation business. They will open another where ever there is no pressure. PMs are getting a look from many, and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Alternate allocations spending ,or getting the other guys piece of the pie.