US EditionFloridians will be able to pay some bills with gold or silver coin under new law
- A Florida bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis recognizes gold and silver as legal tender and allows tax exemptions for these precious metals.
- The bill, HB 999, permits entities to accept gold and silver for debt payments and will take effect on July 1, 2026, pending legislative approval.
- DeSantis stated this move aims to ensure Florida's financial sovereignty and to provide economic independence from federal currency fluctuations.
- Gold and silver coins must meet specific purity standards to be accepted as legal tender, as outlined in the legislation.
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Gov. DeSantis approves using silver and gold coins for transactions in Florida
By Justin Schecker & Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story FLORIDA (WESH) — Gov. Ron DeSantis while in Apopka on Tuesday signed a bill allowing Floridians to use precious metals for everyday transactions alongside traditional currency. Under HB 999, gold and silver coins that meet specific purity standards can be used for payments. Florida is the first major state to pass this law. “We are the first large state to step up and to…
DeSantis signs bill to make gold and silver legal tender in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that begins the process of recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in Florida. The law will go into effect in July 2026. It requires all coins to be clearly stamped with their weight, purity, and mint of origin. The use or acceptance of these metals as currency will be entirely optional.
An American State with the Largest GDP than the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia Wants to Make the Way to Gold and Silver Payments - HotNews.ro
Ron DeSantis, the Republican governor of Florida, signed a bill in March that recognizes gold and silver as means of payment in the conservative state of South America, opening the way for Florida residents to...
DeSantis signs bill recognizing gold, silver coins as legal tender in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday to recognize gold and silver as legal tender in Florida, and make them free from sales tax. Under HB 999, gold and silver coins that meet specific purity standards can be used for payments, NBC affiliate WESH reports. “So you’re going to be able to conduct transactions” in these precious metals, DeSantis...
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