posted on Nov, 20 2008 @ 02:10 AM
Personally I would "invest" in tools, weapons, food/water supplies and the knowledge of recreating those things. Precious metals are all well and
good but what happens if you suddenly find yourself back to a ancient bartering system:
"I will trade you this block of Gold for this collection of farming tools"
"I don't want or need that Gold, I am looking for a supply of Flint, Iron or some more seeds, sorry no deal"
Precious metals are only valuable if other people can make use of it, you might find that if things regress far enough copper and iron might overtake
gold in the list of "worthwhile" items. While the value of precious metals will change and vary over time (perhaps to the point were people wont
take it) the requirement of needing tools, food and knowledge will remain fairly constant.
But if you don't expect things to fall that far back then invest in a precious metal that as as many viable uses or can be used for important things
over than as currency so that you are likely to retain potential trading situations.
The only "precious metal" I would keep an eye on is Aluminum, its not always been as commonly available as it is now.
[edit on 20-11-2008 by Marshall Ormus]