“Domestic Terrorist” Faces 25 years in Prison for Minting His Own “Liberty Dollars”
March 21st, 2011Bernard von NotHaus was found guilty of creating and distributing counterfeit money. NotHaus minted his own “Liberty Dollars” which ironically ended his liberties. After being involved in the National Organization to Repeal the Federal Reserve there is no question on the man’s intentions of creating his own currency. Much like our Rebels in Silver Circle, NotHaus just wanted to protect his savings by using silver as his hedge against inflation, it just so happens that his currency has made it into the hands of many…not just in North Carolina where he resides.
The felony charges stated that his activity had produced over $7 million in counterfeit coinage since 2005. Anne Thompson, US Attorney of NC stated, “Attempts to undermine the legitimate currency of this country are simply a unique form of domestic terrorism.”
Although she also did mention that the activities were not violent, she included they brought a threat far greater to the economy which to her is equivalent to terrorism.
Though our Rebels believe in sound money here at Silver Circle, this is where the problem lies…resembling US currency. Mint your own rounds, but keep them unique to your establishment or organization/community. Another point to be made is to always refer to your precious metals that are custom minted as “ROUNDS”, because once you talk about “coins” that you have minted you may be getting yourself into a sticky situation if the wrong person is listening. So let’s recap future Rebels:
- Silver as money = good, not terroristic
- Silver coinage should be referred to as “rounds” or “medallions”
- Don’t create your rounds to look like they just rolled out of the US Mint.
- Keep fighting the Fed!
