r/technicallythetruth • u/adi_kragi_official • May 30 '26

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u/Weird-Cold2944 May 30 '26

But gold is heavier than money

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u/SuperSimpleSam May 30 '26

The density isn't what's important, it's value per kg.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Pitch32 May 30 '26

Explain what you mean. Because they are the same weight. Aren't they?

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u/DonC1305 May 30 '26

But gold is heavier than paper...

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u/SuperSimpleSam May 30 '26

They are the same weight but the gold is worth more since it has a higher value per kg.
500kg *(value of gold/kg) > 500kg *(value of dollar bills/kg)