The Midas Cartoon

James Gillray18th Century

Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

"Midas, transmuting all, into paper." A cartoon by James Gilray commenting upon the issuing of bank notes instead of coins and the withdrawal of the gold standard in England.

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Title: The Midas Cartoon
Creator: James Gillray
Date Created: 18th Century
Location Created: England
Type: Cartoon
Rights: CC BY
External Link: Economy Museum – Royal Coin Cabinet

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