First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2023/08/14/can-gold-and-silver-ever-return-to-circulation-002794
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/can-gold-and-silver-ever-return-to-circulation-social.jpg'/></p>There aren’t many bullion investors who haven’t thought about using their stash to buy groceries one day. Most of them bought metal in the first place because they know something important about history. Fiat currencies eventually die at the hands of irresponsible leaders, and it can happen fast. People caught with nothing but worthless paper in their wallet will have to resort to barter.