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> My great aunt, before she passed, had a suitcase in her closet with lots of cash in it to survive the coming collapse of society.

This in itself is poor preparation because it assumes the currency will still be worth something should some financial calamity on the purported scale occurs.

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>> My great aunt, before she passed, had a suitcase in her closet with lots of cash in it to survive the coming collapse of society.

> This in itself is poor preparation because it assumes the currency will still be worth something should some financial calamity on the purported scale occurs.

My guess it was preparation for a replay of the Great Depression, where money did keep its value.

Agreed, I've had a couple of fun discussions with friends over what might be the "best" post apocalyptic future currency. Cigarettes were a popular suggestion, as was whisky, I thought perhaps medical supplies might make the cut, or bolts of canvas. What would you consider to be the 'best' barter currency, assuming cash had no specific value?

Guns, ammo, and whiskey. I don't expect humanity to stay civilized or play by the same rules.

The whiskey gives you something to trade. Guns & ammo make sure the trade isn't a robbery.

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