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Gold Coin Fineness Adjustment

United States of America · Economy / Gold Standard. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1837Date range
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Chronological records

1837

Levi Woodbury1837

Washington · Economy / Gold Standard

Congress adjusts the fineness of United States gold coins while preserving their statutory value, consolidating the monetary arrangements created by the 1834 reform.

Names involved

Levi Woodbury

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