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Gold and silver are not typically considered legal tender in most modern economies. However, there are some countries where gold and silver coins are recognized as legal tender and can be used to make purchases. In the United States, the Coinage Act of 1965 states that gold and silver coins are legal tender for their face value, but their intrinsic value as precious metals far exceeds their nominal value.
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Is gold legal tender?
a legal medium of payment
Are superseded US dollar notes still legal tender?
Older U.S. currency is still legal tender at face value, but may be worth more to collectors. Note: silver certificates are no longer redeemable for silver (likewise with gold certificates).
Are gold plated quarters legal tender?
If they're genuine U.S. quarters, then yes, they're legal tender at face value.
Is it legal to trade goods for discontinued silver coins?
Silver U.S. coins dated 1964 or earlier are still legal tender at face value.
How do you use tender in a sentence?
A baby's skin is soft and tender. <><><> Tender can be a verb "I tender my resignation." It can be an adjective "This is a tender steak" It can be a noun "These gold coins are legal tender." or "he served on a ship in the Navy- a submarine tender."
Is a gold plated hundred dollar bill legal tender?
A gold-plated hundred dollar bill is not considered legal tender. While the bill itself is legal currency, the addition of gold plating alters its original form and could lead to it being treated as a novelty item rather than official currency. To be legal tender, it must remain in its original condition issued by the U.S. Treasury.
Is a 2009 silver eagle legal tender?
Yes. All coins minted by the U.S. governemnt are legal tender for their face value. Generally they are never used as such because the gold or silver content is worth more.See below link:　One measure of an investment is liquidity: How easily can it be converted to cash? Silver Eagles, with their unique U.S. Government backing, can be sold for cash at most coin and precious metals dealers worldwide. They're also legal tender. Their one-dollar face value is largely symbolic, because silver's market price - which is reported in the market pages and Web sites of major newspapers - has historically been higher.
Is the dollar considered legal tender?
The Australian Dollar is Legal Tender in Australia. The Bahamian Dollar is Legal Tender in the Bahamas. The Barbados Dollar is Legal Tender in Barbados. The Bermuda Dollar is Legal Tender in Bermuda. The Canadian Dollar is Legal Tender in Canada. The Fiji Dollar is Legal Tender in Fiji. The Hong Kong Dollar is Legal Tender in Hong Kong. The Jamaican Dollar is Legal Tender in Jamaica. The New Zealand Dollar is Legal Tender in New Zealand. The Singapore Dollar is Legal Tender in Singapore. The US Dollar is Legal Tender in the USA.
When did they stop valuing silver certificate dollars?
All redemption in silver ceased on June 24, 1968. But the notes are still legal tender.
Can 1935 US 1 silver certificate still be used?
It's still legal tender at face value, but it can no longer be exchanged for silver.
Are pennies legal tender?
Yes penny's are legal tender.
Who use legal tender?
Legal tender is everyday money.
