Mind Your Business: The Forgotten Motto of America's First Coin
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Mind Your Business: The Forgotten Motto of America's First Coin
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You’ve seen “In God We Trust.” But have you ever heard what America’s first coin actually said? Hint: it wasn’t about belief. The founders weren’t preaching what you should believe - it was about action. In this episode, we explore Benjamin Franklin's 1787 Fugio coin and uncover its message “Mind Your Business” and what it reveals about freedom, responsibility, and the roots of capitalism.
We contrast that founding-era philosophy with later shifts in U.S. currency and culture — including the adoption of "In God We Trust" and the move toward fiat money — and invite listeners to read the related newsletter article and reflect on the role of money, individualism, and civic virtue.
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