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Re:The U.S. government’s failed 1890s attempt to forge unity... by reedjosh on Friday June 11, 2021 @03:00PM (#27477210)
Pretty sure the value of gold only truly fluctuates against fiat currencies. It's not the intrinsic value of gold that fluctuates. In Roman times the value of an ounce of gold would buy a handmade robe, belt, and shoes. At today's value $1800, you could do exactly the same.
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