Pardon my ignorance, but let's say I have buried a bunch of one ounce gold coins in my back yard. The US defaults on its obligations, and hyper-inflation launches and destroys the US Dollar. According to the commercials currently run on radio, I'm good to go.
Now as a practical matter, I go dig up some of the coins, as I have need of basic items to replenish things I've used up. What do I do with the coins so that I can feed, clothe and house myself and my family?
What good is gold bullion in a collapsed economy? If the dollar is worthless, what is the gold exchange rate, and what do I exchange it for?