If there is one metal that commands respect, that is gold. This metal is very popular and dependable too. I remember when my mother in law came home from Saudi Arabia. She brought gold earrings for her daughters. Too bad that they had to pawn it because of the hard times. I thought that maybe if she was able to buy gold coins then all of it might be gone by now too.
As years go by, gold becomes more and more valuable. How much is per gram of gold right now? If it was not triple, even quadruple from years back. Investing in gold is really wise.