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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DeSantis Signs Gold Money Legislation Into Law
APOKA, Fla.—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed “transactional gold” legislation on Wednesday, aiming to help Floridians use precious metals in commerce and savings to protect their purchasing power from inflation. The move can also protect the freedom and privacy of citizens if federal policymakers were to ever revisit Biden-era plans for tools such as a central bank digital currency, the governor said. Those federal proposals were among the key r…
Republican Governor Signs Legislation Recognizing Gold, Silver As Legal Tender
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to begin the process of recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in the Sunshine State. The bill goes into effect July 1, 2026. “Florida stands firmly for freedom, economic self-determination, and resistance to government overreach. But for too long, outdated regulations and unnecessary sales taxes have made it impractical for Floridians to enter the gold and silver market,” DeSantis said. “I signe…
ThePatriotLight - Republican Governor Signs Legislation Recognizing Gold, Silver As Legal Tender * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
ThePatriotLight - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to begin the process of recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in the Sunshine State. The bill goes into effect July 1, 2026. “Florida stands firmly for freedom, economic self-determination, and resistance to government overreach. But for too long, outdated regulations and unnecessary sales taxes have made it impractical for Floridians to enter the gold and silver market,” DeSan…
Republican Governor Signs Legislation Recognizing Gold, Silver As Legal Tender * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Florida is setting a groundbreaking precedent by recognizing gold and silver as legal tender. Discover how this legislation aims to empower citizens economically and protect against inflation. Dive into the details of this historic move!
Silver and Gold: A Change for Florida
(Tallahassee, FL) – Have you ever tried to pay for something using gold or silver? Well, if that’s something you’re interested in doing, head to Florida. There’s a new law that just took effect in the Sunshine State, and it’s aimed at providing Floridians with a higher level of financial freedom. And that’s exactly how Republican Governor Ron DeSantis described it Tuesday, while signing HB 999 into law. It mandates that gold and silver be treate…
A law to make gold & silver currency in FL is signed by DeSantis
Currency law – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen A significant step is being taken by the State of Florida to make precious metals as valuable as money. The backstory A law to begin the process of making gold and silver legal currency in Florida was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday. The measure mandates that all coins be branded with the weight, purity, and mint of origin starting on July 1st of the …
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