Aka junk silver
PM me your address...so my friend can swing by...Nothing junk about it I have a fair stock of 90% dimes, quarters, halfs, and dollars.
You’re trying to trick me...again. Damnit. It almost worked.200 St. Paul's Place, Baltimore, MD, 21202.
Free stuff for everyone! Ask for Brian.
You’re trying to trick me...again. Damnit. It almost worked.
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However, Duetche Marks are now worthless, since the time period to cache them in for euros has past. I do have a couple around from days gone by...
The Deutsche Bundesbank would disagree.
From Wikipedia: "The Deutsche Bundesbank has guaranteed that all German marks in cash form may be changed into euros indefinitely, and one may do so in person at any branch of the Bundesbank in Germany. Banknotes and coins can even be sent to the Bundesbank by mail. In 2012, it was estimated that as many as 13.2 billion marks were in circulation, with one poll showing a narrow majority of Germans favouring the currency's restoration..."
@Donald
You’re gonna have to start thinking differently if you want to fit in around here.
Truth be told, I welcome somebody who understands the value of community and the potential leverage of crowd sourcing. You are not alone. There’s many great folks who contribute quite positively. You also seem to be less egotistical than some of our members whose idea or thought is always the best and yours is always something less... Please pardon them their insecurity and understand they just weren’t raised right.
Keep on posting D.
Once upon a time, Germany was forcing the switch in the early naughts, and put out the guidance. Apparently, the DM hold outs won the day.
Cash is pretty much worthless in the scenario you are speaking about. In a situation where the gov't has lost control and anarchy ensues, cash is worthless paper. Gold or silver coins have value, but the gov't has already mandated that you have to declare those precious metals to go through Customs. If you try to leave the country, good luck taking those coins with you. If you somehow escape with gold or silver, it is fairly easy to exchange for currency in your country of exile.
The other currency that has potential is cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin. It isn't gov't dependent and you don't have to physically carry anything with you when you flee the country. If you can get out of the country, you can exchange your Bitcoin for cash in the country you enter.
So I would recommend enough precious metal to survive a short period and get you out of the country, then enough cryptocurrency to settle in another country. My good friend's parents fled Lebanon's civil war in the late 80's. I think they landed in the US with $6000 cash. They managed to make due with $6000 plus the cost of a flight for 4 people.
I didn't read all 16 pages of comments but the reasons I keep a stash of cash at home is:
1. Spur of the moment tuna trips to NC that I don't want the wife to know the true cost of
2. Spur of the moment gun purchases that I don't want the wife to know the true cost of
3. Bar tabs that I don't want the wife to know the true cost of
4. Spur of the moment fishing gear purchases that I don't want the wife to know the true cost of
5. Gun show trips that I don't want the wife to know the true cost of
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Does your wife have the same strategy for Clothing, Shoes and Makeup and entertainment purchases?