What forms of money are recognized in every country of the world? I would argue only three:
U.S. Dollars – specifically $100 bills
Gold – bars, coins and jewelry
Silver – bars, coins and jewelry
What forms of money can you practically carry (transport) to other countries? The amount of U.S. Dollars is
probably limited to $10,000 until eyebrows are raised. Silver of any significant dollar amount is
too heavy. That leaves gold, whose value is the most concentrated and the most portable.
Plus, many countries do not have currency controls on gold as opposed to fiat (check local
regulations).
Consider what you would do if you desired to, or had to, quickly leave your city, state or country.
How would you take a meaningful amount of wealth with you? What form of money could you take with you?
The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
