I recently encountered a term called 'power coin money' and I'm quite curious about it. Could someone please explain what 'power coin money' is and possibly its background or context?
5 answers
CryptoBaroness
Fri Nov 15 2024
Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 of the Constitution is famously known as the coinage clause.
Pietro
Fri Nov 15 2024
This clause vests the exclusive power to coin money in the hands of Congress.
CryptoVisionary
Fri Nov 15 2024
No other entity or institution is authorized to perform this function.
emma_grayson_journalist
Fri Nov 15 2024
The Supreme Court has further elaborated on this clause, stating that Congress holds the sole authority to regulate all aspects of United States currency.
SejongWisdomKeeperElite
Thu Nov 14 2024
This includes not just the minting of coins but also the oversight of paper money and other forms of tender.