Rabbithole you have just displayed your ignoranceA 1/4 oz gold coin in Zimbabwe is worth about $180 usd or $225 cdn or billions in their local currency. Anyone who traded their local currency for gold before the hyperinflation would be sitting very pretty. Thanks for making the point for the goldbugs. Gold retains its value and will soon be flying again. When the USD begins its slide again watch how gold goes up. Also for your info, in cdn dollars gold has maintained its value.