As a joke --- I had suggested aluminum cans as a money backing.

It appears to be more stable than the US dollar is now.

The aluminum pound might not be such a bad idea.

Aluminum (as a chemical compound) is the 3rd most common element.

You would have to mine it. It has intrinsic value. Plenty of supply.

As a joke --- I had suggested aluminum cans as a money backing.

It appears to be more stable than the US dollar is now.

The aluminum pound might not be such a bad idea.

Aluminum (as a compound) is the 3rd most common element.

You would have to mine it. It has intrinsic value. Plenty of supply.