5 More States Make Gold Legal Tender
5 More States Make Gold Legal Tender
Liberty and Finance: 7-20-2025
The video from Liberty and Finance features an in-depth discussion with Daniel Diaz, executive director of Citizens for Sound Money, about the ongoing progress and challenges within the sound money movement in the United States as of mid-2025.
The conversation highlights the significant momentum behind efforts to restore constitutional sound money, particularly through state legislation making gold and silver legal tender.
Key developments include the passage of model legislation by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the adoption of progressive sound money laws in states like Missouri and Arkansas, and active lobbying to refine and promote sound money laws in Florida and Texas.
Daniel stresses the importance of economic liberty, emphasizing gold and silver as mediums of exchange, units of account, and stores of value—contrasting them with depreciating fiat currencies. The banking industry is identified as the primary opposition to these reforms, viewing sound money initiatives as a threat to their near-monopoly on financial transactions.
Despite resistance, there is growing bipartisan and grassroots support, with an increasing number of states adopting such laws. The discussion also touches on educating legislators and the public, overcoming regulatory hurdles, and the potential for a parallel economy based on sound money principles.
Daniel calls for continued public engagement, education, and advocacy to expand sound money adoption nationwide and globally.
The sound money movement is rapidly advancing across the United States, supported by new model legislation, bipartisan legislative efforts, and growing public awareness. Missouri’s groundbreaking law exemplifies the potential for comprehensive sound money reforms that protect individual economic liberty and promote gold and silver as legal tender and transactional money.
While opposition from entrenched banking interests remains a significant challenge, the movement’s expanding momentum, combined with strategic education, advocacy, and legislative collaboration, positions sound money as an increasingly mainstream and unstoppable force.
The global interest further strengthens this momentum, signaling a potential shift toward monetary systems that prioritize stability, freedom, and constitutional principles. The continued push to educate the public and policymakers will be critical to maintaining and accelerating progress in the coming years.
Watch the full video from Liberty and Finance for further insights and information.