If one held just a portion of their savings in precious metals , the crisis was greatly softened . Gold will never be worth nothing , even if the exact price fluctuates . There is a famous photograph , however , of a German woman during this time period burning piles of tightly bound banknotes to keep warm .
According to the above context, answer the following question.
Why will gold never be worth nothing ?


Because it is useful , and valuable to many people around the world .