The Directory, of the Republic of France, begins repealing its legal tender statutes.  Only gold and silver Coin (lawful Money) may be used as a tender in the payment of debts.

       [added 10/31/2021]

Subsequent Events:

9/30/1797                  2/11/1820

Authority:

“Law of the Jungle”
ccc-2point0.com/preface

References:

Assignats—Fiat Money Inflation in France
oll.libertyfund.org/titles/white-fiat-money-inflation-in-france

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,161,621,015,445

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