In fairness, if the US dollar collapses, say, but the euro is fine and you find a way to get to Europe, you're much better off with a few chunks of gold that will be worth relatively what you bought them for than with wheelbarrows full of hundred dollar bills which are now worth less than paper.
In fairness, if the US dollar collapses, say, but the euro is fine and you find a way to get to Europe, you're much better off with a few chunks of gold that will be worth relatively what you bought them for than with wheelbarrows full of hundred dollar bills which are now worth less than paper.