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by tivert 1158 days ago
I suppose, but that's kind of sloppy thinking. After a "a civilization ending event" cash will only remain useful for a little while, until the survivors realize civilization's ended.

I'm reminded of that scene from The Road where they walk over a pile of cash and jewelry like it was nothing: https://youtu.be/WEP25kPtQCQ?t=118.