At present, financial crises occur, chiefly because the paper currency is redeemable in gold only.

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• John Buchanan Robinson:

  There is never enough gold to redeem all the currency in circulation.

• John Buchanan Robinson:

  Accordingly, when the supply of gold runs short, the security behind the notes is diminished, the l

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  Paper currency has hitherto been regarded with suspicion, as insecure.

• John Buchanan Robinson:

  When not only gold but all commodities are available for the redemption of the paper currency, its

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