• WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works
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    3 hours ago

    They’ll probably settle on creating a higher denomination. I mean, it’s not like it would be hard to justify having a higher denomination. The US Treasury used to issue higher denomination bank notes., but the highest has been the $100 note since 1934. We’ve had quite a lot of cumulative inflation since then. Sure, cash is less important now than it was in the past. But if just by inflation, a $1000 note would be appropriate. So maybe as a compromise you issue $250 and $500 notes.

    Or maybe he’ll just mint a ten trillion dollar platinum coin with his mug on it. Then have the treasury deposit it in the president’s personal bank account as “a tip for good public service.”

    • hansolo@lemm.ee
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      2 hours ago

      The ego inflation would go like this:

      “Sir, we want to put you on a new $500 bill. The EU has a €500 bill as well, so economic studies show viabil-”

      “They already have a 500? No, I want a $1,000 bill, then. Put Elon on the $500.”

      “Sir, yes sir, thank you sir.” boot slurping noises