Talk:Latin Monetary Union

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How was the standard defined? By weigth of silver/gold??

Yes. Specifically, 4.5 grams of silver or 0.290322 grams of gold (a ratio of 15.5 to 1), which info I have added to the article Nik42 08:40, 22 Jan 2005 (UTC)

I'm going to air a problem I have with the article. In the first paragraph it is said that the LMU existed when European countries "still" used gold and silver coinage. I realize that circulating gold and silver coins are not to be found in today's Europe, but the phrasing of it (specifically, the word "still") implies that the disappearance of gold and silver were somehow a natural progression away from some sort of antequated system. Thoughts? Paul 04:50, 8 Jun 2005 (UTC)

I don't see that implication. The fact of the matter is modern nations DO NOT use gold and silver. Whether you believe that was a natural progression or merely an accident of history, or even a terrible mistake, is beside the point. They did at that time, and they do not now. - Nik42 08:31, 8 Jun 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Mint Act of 1873

Is the "Mint Act of 1873", mentioned in the article, the Fourth Coinage Act? — Itai (talk) 21:30, 12 August 2006 (UTC)