In 1971 the US discontinued the gold standard. Previously the currency was backed by gold as a value. The US Dollar was devalued at the time and the monetary system changed to as we know it today.
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In 1971 the US discontinued the gold standard. Previously the currency was backed by gold as a value. The US Dollar was devalued at the time and the monetary system changed to as we know it today.