Thread: Useless facts
View Single Post
red-beard red-beard is online now
canna change law physics
 
red-beard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Houston, Tejas
Posts: 43,428
Garage
Well, this is one of those conspiracy things.

The Federal reserve produces the currency today, which is backed by words. It has value because we think it has value. The US Government still produces gold coins which are still denominated as set by laws that are still in effect.

So, which is the real money? You would have a tough time using a $50 gold coin in a transaction today, since they are not a fixed value vs. the Federal Reserve notes.
__________________
James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
Old 05-08-2009, 05:01 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #10 (permalink)