That makes some sense. In the case you actually need to barter with it its not likely to be forged and it easily verifiable at 90% without additional tests.
The illegal to counterfeit part not as convincing because in the situation where it would need to be used as tender would be a SHTF situation and the concern over illegality of counterfeits goes out the window.
That makes some sense. In the case you actually need to barter with it its not likely to be forged and it easily verifiable at 90% without additional tests.
The illegal to counterfeit part not as convincing because in the situation where it would need to be used as tender would be a SHTF situation and the concern over illegality of counterfeits goes out the window.
In a SHTF situation, almost no one will have the resources to fake us coins. Good ones are hard to make.