nothing holds intrinsic value. At the base of existence, all "true" value is utility value. Before cash and gold coins, people iron stakes and bronze kettles f

nothing holds intrinsic value. At the base of existence, all "true" value is utility value. Before cash and gold coins, people iron stakes and bronze kettles for currency, but even a bronze kettle is useless if you don't use it for cooking soup for your family and village, and instead use it for decorating your home.