Why do we have to go to crypto?
I want cold, hard precious metals.
I'd be okay lugging around gold, silver and platinum coins. Truly.
No more abstracts, promisory notes, fiat, flakey online stuff. Give us something we can hold in our hands and know it's really there.
Who's with me?

If a bad guy knows you carry gold they will just take it from you.
However here is the best alternative I have found that could work.

Good morning VK! Have been reading up on this alternative, quick question about the Goldbacks. They have different state series released (Utah, NV, Wyoming and South Dakota coming in 2023), does that mean those are only good in that state? For instance, Utah Goldbacks only can be exchanged in Utah? Or are the state series just that, a design component that doesn't have to do with location where the Goldbacks will be exchanged. Just want to clarify before taking the plunge, especially since I'm not in one of the featured states. I'm thinking bottom line is...gold is gold. Thank you. :)

Reading up on a site mentioned in these comments, a place called Finest Known states: "Keep in mind that the Utah Goldback can be used worldwide as it is an inter-changeable gold currency."