The dollar, a unit measure of weight

1 Our first coinage Act ("The Act") specified that half-dollar, quarter-dollar, and 1/10th silver-dollar coins were to be minted proportionate to the silver-dollar coin as to silver content and overall weight.

2 If you examine a silver-dollar coin closely you will see the words ONE DOLLAR stamped in bold relief. This is not an indication of what the coin is worth, it is the official guarantee of how much the coin weighs.

3 Reflect for a moment on the specific unit of weight measure used by Jewelers today.

4 You might buy a diamond weighing one hundredth of an ounce, but a Jeweler would describe it as weighing 1.4 carats.

5 Carat is the unit of measure specifically and exclusively used to measure the weight of precious stones.

6 And dollar is the unit of measure specifically and exclusively used to measure the weight of money that’s officially manufactured and issued by the United States of America.

7 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.