Here I am Traveling again
Just back from trips to Taiwan, Canada, Argentina and Chile... writing this on a plane back from Switzerland... before Barcelona.
I always travel with the pictured pocket change... you know, just in case! There are three Gold coins, 2 1/4 oz, one 1/2 oz. Also included are three 90% silver coins, one 1/4 and two 1/10.
As you can see I carry them in a pouch, wrapped in plastic wrap. This is two avoid clanking of the coins (as it sounds like real money) and to avoid scratching. I don't personally care about the coins scratching, as they were purchased for this use, but it would be more appealing for a recipient.
The amount of one full OZ of gold was predetermined, the Silver was arbitrary in quantity (for smaller barter needs).
These are hands down (in my opinion), the best security for travel as the coins are easily sold anywhere... or if that "NEED" arises barter your ass back home.
Cashless Society
Now we all know we are moving to become a cashless society. This will make it easier for officialdom to find these coins. As if we are cashless, nobody will even have pocket change to obscure the airport scanners and monetary transport.
Digital Assets
So when we go completely cashless and my emergency travel stash becomes easily found and confiscated, the phone wallets are the next best thing.
Now I am not one to store any digital money or asset in an exchange or wallet, I devised a new plan.
I carry an encrypted paper wallet in the case of my phone. It is small, can not be read by scanners and safe if found from the encryption.
If needed I can scan it instantly for a digital cash reserve... or just hand it to someone for barter.
I have a duplicate in a safe at home, as well as on thumb drive wallet... I love redundant protection layers.
One Step Ahead
As "THEY" constantly change the rules and tighten the noose, we must be strategically one step ahead. Multiple options, ever changing tactics and redundant strategies (in case of user error), are your best bet.
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Image Credit: iPhone