Episode 2 of 3
Act Enactment
- When
- March 3, 1849
- Where
- United States Capitol
The bill became law on March 3, 1849, authorizing the gold dollar and double eagle, defining permissible variances in gold coinage.
The bill was reported by the Senate Committee on Finance on March 3, 1849, and taken up for debate. It passed easily with minimal opposition, becoming law on March 3, 1849. The Act authorized the Mint to produce two new gold coins in response to the increased gold supply.
Sources
- Coinage Act of 1849 Wikipedia, revision of 2025-06-05
- Gold dollar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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