From ancient times to the present, even in the farther future, gold and silver have always played a major role in exchange and buying, and older people have always considered that gold and silver are always of lasting value, no risk, and always stable.
In my opinion, this is a universal monetary vehicle where you can exchange it directly into cash in a very expensive exchange rate. We also see Gold and Silver as precious metals so that they have a constant value
I think they are used to it and they are comforted by the fact that it is a limited resource and can easily improve the economy.