I guess what I was trying to say was...if the dollar collapsed and the metals intrinsic value did not matter and we used it solely as a medium of exchange than why would we not just continue to use the paper money still as a medium of exchange since we are so used to the valuation of things in terms of USD. And of course I have no idea how to turn scrap copper into Lincoln pennies nor do I have any way to turn my 1oz silver coins into 40% JFK's but I guess I just didn't fully understand why pocket change would be the way we went about purchasing and selling things. Of course I am not as knowledgeable as you are obviously about this dynamic and I guess thats why I stack silver. But do you think literal pocket change is an investment worth bringing a Benjamin down to the bank and buying boxes and/or rolls of coinage? Serious question. Will my crazy uncle who has hoarded every piece of change in his life into poland spring water cooler containers be riding high or what? Should I be saving all my pocket change? I am so confused. I guess I will just continue to do what I have been, stack silver, keep my loose change, get as much cash out of the bank as possible and keep buying ling term food and water supply and ammo, because thats just how I am, I can't help it I'm a Marine haha. Thanks for your reply and time.