49 China, Japan and South Korea all have more gold than they have silver or bronze. They really took the "get gold or get nothing" attitude to heart. (media.kotakuinaction2.win) posted 101 days ago by ger111 101 days ago by ger111 +54 / -5 23 comments download share 23 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
Regular transactions were usually handled in silver. gold was for land purchases and sovereign wealth and shit.
Perhaps what you say is still true, but gold shouldn't be the only currency.