Hi Fahim,
I was kind of suspecting that it could be gold indeed but the form is totally unrecognisable.
So what do you want to discuss about? Is this (partially) inspired due to the economical rollercoaster we're all riding?
Interesting is the choice of available options: seeking solace in religion or money. If we are limited to those, then my answer is neither.
What do the rest think?
Cheers,
PS: I might move this thread to the "Provocative thoughts" forum later, but not just yet. Let's see first how it develops.