Coinage Act of 1873
Also known as: Mint Act of 1873 · Fourth Coinage Act · An Act Revising and Amending the Laws Relative to the Mints, Assay-offices, and Coinage of the United States
The Coinage Act of 1873 or Mint Act of 1873 was a general revision of laws relating to the Mint of the United States.
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Controversial monetary policy contributing to economic tension
Often called the 'Crime of '73', this act effectively ended the bimetallic standard, which exacerbated deflationary pressures and fueled agrarian unrest during the crisis.