Have you ever tried to sell half a gold coin?
No, you need silver coins for smaller payments.
Right, so I need to hold an industrial metal, and trade in/out of the silver-gold exchange rate in order to save in smaller amounts?
Yes.
...and I have to send it to you by mail, or in person? I can't use the internet to transfer it? It's 2026?
...
...so I ended up cutting my gold coin in half (dealer said they'd pay scrap 15% below spot), but only the outside was gold, and the middle was grey. Why is that?
...aaaaand it's gone.

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