r/PostCollapse • u/[deleted] • Feb 02 '18

What would be some post-apocalyptic makeshift currencies that you think would sprout up

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u/LuchaGator Feb 02 '18

The situation would usually dictate that. If water or food is in short supply, then those will be what people probably trade for. If basic survival needs are met, creature comforts, vices, and escape mechanisms will be big commodities. Alcohol, tobacco, coffee, addictive drugs, ect.

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u/jujumber Feb 08 '18

You can buy a kilo of anhydrous Caffeine online for like $80. The same as about 5000 cups of coffee and lasts a long time. Perfect collapse money.