Coinage Act of 1792
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The Coinage Act of 1792 was a foundational United States law that created the national mint system and defined the country’s monetary structure, including its standard units, metal content, and coin denominations.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Coinage Act of 1792 canonical | 19 |
| Coinage Act of 1792 and U.S. monetary system | 1 |
| United States Coinage Act of 1792 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Coinage Act of 1792 Context triple: [US dollar, establishedBy, Coinage Act of 1792]
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Residence Act
The Residence Act was a 1790 law passed by the U.S. Congress that authorized the establishment of a permanent national capital along the Potomac River, leading to the creation of Washington, D.C.
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Emergency Banking Act
The Emergency Banking Act was a 1933 U.S. law passed early in Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency to stabilize the collapsing banking system during the Great Depression by regulating bank operations and restoring public confidence.
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United States Constitution
The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States that established the national framework of government, separated powers among branches, and protects fundamental rights through its articles and amendments.
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National Security Act of 1947
The National Security Act of 1947 is a landmark U.S. law that reorganized the nation’s military and intelligence structure, creating institutions such as the Department of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Social Security Act of 1935
The Social Security Act of 1935 is a landmark U.S. New Deal law that established a federal system of old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid to vulnerable groups, forming the foundation of the modern American social safety net.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Coinage Act of 1792 Target entity description: The Coinage Act of 1792 was a foundational United States law that created the national mint system and defined the country’s monetary structure, including its standard units, metal content, and coin denominations.
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A.
Residence Act
The Residence Act was a 1790 law passed by the U.S. Congress that authorized the establishment of a permanent national capital along the Potomac River, leading to the creation of Washington, D.C.
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B.
Emergency Banking Act
The Emergency Banking Act was a 1933 U.S. law passed early in Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency to stabilize the collapsing banking system during the Great Depression by regulating bank operations and restoring public confidence.
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C.
United States Constitution
The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States that established the national framework of government, separated powers among branches, and protects fundamental rights through its articles and amendments.
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D.
National Security Act of 1947
The National Security Act of 1947 is a landmark U.S. law that reorganized the nation’s military and intelligence structure, creating institutions such as the Department of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Central Intelligence Agency.
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E.
Social Security Act of 1935
The Social Security Act of 1935 is a landmark U.S. New Deal law that established a federal system of old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and aid to vulnerable groups, forming the foundation of the modern American social safety net.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal statute
ⓘ
monetary law ⓘ |
| authorizedCoinDenomination |
cent
ⓘ
dime ⓘ dollar ⓘ eagle ⓘ half cent ⓘ half dime ⓘ half dollar ⓘ half eagle ⓘ quarter dollar ⓘ quarter eagle ⓘ |
| authorizedCoinMetal |
copper
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gold ⓘ silver ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| created | United States Mint ⓘ |
| dateOfEnactment | 1792-04-02 ⓘ |
| definedCurrencyUnit |
US dollar
ⓘ
surface form:
United States dollar
|
| definedDollarSilverContent |
371.25 grains of pure silver
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416 grains of standard silver ⓘ |
| definedEagleGoldContent |
247.5 grains of pure gold
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270 grains of standard gold ⓘ |
| definedGoldSilverRatio | 15:1 ⓘ |
| definedMetalStandard |
gold
ⓘ
silver ⓘ |
| definedMonetarySystem | bimetallic standard ⓘ |
| definedSubunit |
cent
ⓘ
dime ⓘ eagle ⓘ mill ⓘ |
| establishedInstitution | United States Mint ⓘ |
| establishedOffice |
Assayer
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Chief Coiner ⓘ Director of the Mint ⓘ Engraver ⓘ Treasurer of the Mint ⓘ |
| field |
monetary policy
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numismatics ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | foundational statute of the U.S. monetary system ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | United States Congress ⓘ |
| locationOfMintEstablished | Philadelphia ⓘ |
| penaltyProvision | death penalty for debasing coins ⓘ |
| providedFor | free coinage of gold and silver ⓘ |
| replacedBy | Coinage Act of 1834 ⓘ |
| requiredDesignElement |
United States of America
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representation of Liberty ⓘ word "Liberty" ⓘ year of coinage ⓘ |
| requiredMotto | Liberty ⓘ |
| signedBy | George Washington ⓘ |
| yearOfEnactment | 1792 ⓘ |
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Subject: Coinage Act of 1792 Description of subject: The Coinage Act of 1792 was a foundational United States law that created the national mint system and defined the country’s monetary structure, including its standard units, metal content, and coin denominations.
Referenced by (21)
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