The End Of The World Is Upon Us
Maybe they were doomsday “preppers.” People who like to be super prepared for the inevitable collapse of society because of war, a natural disaster, or the zombie apocalypse. They usually stockpile ammo and guns. But wouldn’t there be canned goods and water, too?
Also, some collectors like to save pennies from pre-1980s because they were made out of copper. Something that could be used for trade, in case the dollar loses its value in the world.