gold bug

Informal one who buys, or advocates buying, gold as protection against an anticipated collapse in the value of currency, stocks, etc.

See gold bug in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of several North American beetles, especially Metriona bicolor, having a golden metallic luster. Also called gold beetle.
A supporter of the gold standard.
A speculator in or a purchaser of gold.

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