Aside from any Federal legal requirements, it won't make one bit of difference whilst we operate under our present financial system. It may raise awareness but it won't solve the world's financial problems. In the same way as that other currency - you know the one, or the virtual one - won't.
He also pointed to the recent decline in the value of gold - which sank to $1,321.35 per ounce on April 16, its lowest price in more than two years - noting that "anybody who thinks gold or silver is a really safe place to put your money had better think again." That 1 oz of gold is still 1 oz of gold .... As gold and silver is money its not a place to put your money it actually is money
Maybe so, but it could go some way in solving my financial problems ... caused mainly by gubmint theft and meddling :lol:
^^ I think I'm just having a cynical week yippe. Anyone else want to post an opinion and get an argumentative response from me?
This statement is kind of meaningless. It is like saying "That 1 Zimbabwean dollar is still 1 Zimbabwean dollar". They have both lost value, the difference is that one of them will likely have its value returned and more!
May not make a practical difference, but it's certainly a statement of non-confidence in the Fed. And an assertion of states' rights.
How would this work? Which coins would be accepted at legal tender? Only ASEs and AGEs? Obviously merchants would have to accept them at metal value not face value. Who would determine their worth at the particular moment of sale?