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Coverage dated May 27, 2025

DeSantis signs bill recognizing gold, silver coins as legal tender in Florida

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 999 on Tuesday to recognize gold and silver as legal tender in Florida, and make them free from sales tax.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    DeSantis signs bill recognizing gold, silver coins as legal tender in Florida (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 999 on Tuesday to recognize gold and silver as legal tender in Florida, and make them free from sales tax.

  2. Insider

    Floridians could be able to use gold and silver to pay for things (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday that would recognize gold and silver as legal tender.

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Gov. DeSantis signs bill, Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender starting in 2026 (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that sets the stage for Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, allowing the precious metals to be used for transactions and certain tax payments beginning July 1, 2026.

  4. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis Signs Bill Making Gold And Silver Legal Tender (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in Florida.

  5. Washington Examiner

    DeSantis signs bill that could make gold and silver legal tender next year (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    If ratified, the law would establish precious metals as a legal form of tender, but accepting them would be optional for most businesses.

  6. FOX 13 Tampa

    Gov. DeSantis signs bill to make gold, silver legal tender in Florida (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The State of Florida is taking a big step towards making precious metals just as useful as cash.

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