Some German refugees who came out to Australia, in the inter-war era, did have gold. Often, it was all they had, to start up again elsewhere. The currency had collapsed, it was worthless.
You betcha. My Great Grandma came to America from Germany with a lot of gold coins sewn into the hem of her skirt and her coat.
I’m following your lead, Grandma Emma! ;)
I guess it was timing and the place. My friends did not fare so well. My friend, Bettina was the daughter of a surgeon and they lost - EVERYTHING!! CO