it's a "claim on" something... i assume in this case it's a claim in a claim system that gets disrespected in turbulent times. so the librarians will work to restore order but until then it's mayhem in the stacks.

Depends upon which money you compare it to. It's holding on better than almost all fiat. Not as well as gold or Rheinmetall stocks. Maybe better than silver. It's probably the strongest money most people on the planet can reasonably acquire.