Tuesday, March 26, 2013

DECEMBER 20, 1666 - FREE COINAGE LAW PASSED, ENGLAND


1666 - FREE COINAGE LAW PASSED, ENGLAND
Charles II placed control of the nation’s money supply in private (bankers) hands following passage of this act. Up until that time, the Sovereign (King, Queen, etc.) had exclusive power over the issuance of money creation.

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