The Russian Embassy in Kenya Announces a Gold-Backed Currency

Last week saw a big announcement from the Russian embassy in Kenya. This set off a flurry of excited speculation and matching dismissals. Russia has spent years claiming a gold-backed currency is imminent, yet it never happens. The version that most threatens the dollar is one where you can actually trade your paper for physical gold.

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