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Written by Webmaster
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Sunday, 15 June 2008 |
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US currency has been a world market shaker for many years. However, the dollar did not always affect the world markets like it does in today's fast paced world. If one understands the history behind the making of the American dollar into what it is today, then they can work to keep it in their pockets and use it on the world stage. History is so important to the people of the United States, and the American dollar is no exception.
For US currency, the word "dollar" came from Spain. However, in America, the money was backed by both gold and silver. But as the price of gold skyrocketed and as the amount of silver increased, the US realized that a dollar was less valuable than the paper it was printed on.
The money of the United States is now known as fiat money. This means that the money of the United States is not backed by anything physical, such as gold or silver. For the United States, the currency became fiat money in 1963. Before then, the words "WILL PAY TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND" were emblazoned on all legal tender. This meant that if one wanted to turn in their legal tender for gold or silver, then the government would have to pay that amount. Luckily, the currency conversion to gold is not happening in today's society. The currency of the world is mostly unbacked by anything physical.
US currency has been used for years to set the stage for the world markets. Since the beginning, the money that is used by Americans has been linked to that of foreign countries. England and Spain set the stage for America in the beginning and now the United States sets the stage for all those who have money in today's high tech world. The world is made of money in many people's eyes, and the United States holds the reins of power for many on the financial markets.
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