Question on free coinage of silver and mint value debate
A letter to the editor from New York reader Dr. Foote discusses how free coinage would translate to a 50 cent dollar. He argues the mint sets value, not market cost, and examines bullion pricing, legal tender status, and the case for restoring silver to full legal tender while demonetizing gold.
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