Top 10 Significant US Coin Legislation Changes Through History

10. Coinage Act of 1792 Established US Mint

9. 1834 Rarity Act Created Classic $10 Eagles

8. 1853 Act Reduced Weights to Prevent Melting

7. 1873 Mint Act Ended Free Silver Coinage

6. 1900 Gold Standard Act Set Gold Backing

5. 1933 Gold Abrogation Ended Gold Redemption

4. 1944 Bretton Woods Made Dollar Key Currency

3. 1965 Coinage Act Ended Silver Content

2. 1985 Gold Bullion Coin Act Launched Eagles

1. 2020 Circulating Collectible Coin Act New Program