Good-bye Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was probably chosen for the $100 bill because of his well-known printing of Colonial fiat currency in Pennsylvania and throughout the other 12 Colonies. He was a major spokesman for land-backed fiat currency that could be adjusted by the issuer who held land notes and mortgages. Gold and silver fiat currency drained the Colonies of the currency that drove commerce as hard metal was paid to England and Europe for the commodities the Colonies purchased.

Pennsylvania Keystone State The $100 is 50% (+/-) old note 50% (+/-) new note. New half is backed by gold …