Florida signs bill for purchasing goods with gold/silver

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that begins the process of making gold and silver legal tender in Florida.
This goes into effect on July 1, 2026.
The governor argues metals are a protection against a falling dollar.
APOPKA, Fla. – The State of Florida is taking a big step towards making precious metals just as useful as cash.

The backstory:
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday to start the process of making gold and silver legal tender in Florida.

Starting July 1 of next year, the bill requires all coins to be stamped with weight, purity and mint of origin.

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