As inflation continues to erode the purchasing power of the dollar, states are beginning to reconsider the role of gold and silver in the American monetary system. A recent proposal in Missouri would move the state closer to recognizing precious metals as functional money once again. This bill, the Constitutional Money Act, was just signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe.  

Restoring gold and silver as legal tender could give citizens a way to protect their wealth from inflation and monetary instability. With federal debt climbing and the dollar untethered from any physical backing, many Americans are searching for alternatives rooted in sound money.

This idea echoes the vision outlined in Pirate Money by Kevin D. Freeman. The concept is simple but powerful: allow gold to function as transactional money, enabling citizens to save, spend, and transact using gold in everyday life. Instead of relying solely on fiat currency, individuals could choose a parallel system backed by real value.

Missouri’s exploration of gold and silver policy may be one more sign that the Pirate Money movement is gaining momentum. If states continue to take the lead, Americans may soon have greater freedom to make gold money once again.