Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed Senate Bill 862 into law in June 2014, recognizing gold and silver coins issued by the U.S. government as legal tender within the state. The legislation eliminated sales taxes on transactions involving these precious metals and expanded tax exemptions by removing the requirement for storage in recognized depository facilities. Oklahoma became the second state to take this step, aligning with Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, which mandates that states use only gold and silver coin as tender for debts. While the law allows individuals to use these metals for payments if mutually agreed upon, it does not compel acceptance. Advocates believe this move could weaken the Federal Reserve's monopoly on currency by encouraging a "reverse Gresham's Law" effect, where sound money (gold and silver) replaces Federal Reserve Notes. The law passed with significant support, reflecting a broader interest in state-level monetary alternatives backed by tangible assets.
Kfor News: Law makes gold, silver coins legal tender in Oklahoma