"The following U.S. states have passed laws recognizing gold and silver as legal tender, allowing their use in transactions, often in the form of coins or bullion, though this does not constitute adopting a gold standard:Utah (2011): Recognized gold and silver as legal tender, exempting certain transactions from capital gains taxes.
Texas (2025): Passed the “Pirate Money” bill, recognizing gold and silver as legal tender and establishing a state bullion depository.
Louisiana: Recognized gold and silver as legal tender.
Oklahoma (2014): Affirmed gold and silver as legal tender.
Wyoming (2018): Recognized gold and silver as legal tender, with measures to encourage their use.
Arizona (2017): Recognized gold and silver as legal tender.
Kansas: Recognized gold and silver as legal tender.
South Carolina: Allows gold and silver as legal tender.
Tennessee: Recognized gold and silver as legal tender....also....
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