Ley sobre monedas nacionales y circulación de las extranjeras

Abstract

The image contains news about the Law on national currencies and circulation of foreign currencies, which establishes a detailed monetary system for the country. First of all, national currencies are defined, such as the "peso", the main monetary unit, along with other denominations such as the "half peso", "two tenths", "decimo", "half a tenth" and "quarter of a tenth". ". These coins were minted in silver and gold, each with their respective weight and grade specifications. In addition, the obligation to accept national currencies in all private transactions is established and the export of silver paste or pineapple is prohibited. The law also regulates the circulation of foreign coins, prohibiting the importation of those that do not meet certain standards of law and weight, while allowing the equivalence of coins from other countries that follow the French monetary system. News published in official diary. October 16, 1867.