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Thomas Gresham

Sir Thomas Gresham the Elder, was an English merchant and financier who acted on behalf of King Edward VI (1547โ€“1553) and Edward's half-sisters, queens Mary I (1553โ€“1558) and Elizabeth I (1558โ€“1603). In 1565 Gresham founded the Royal Exchange in the City of London.

1519 - November 21, 1579
When depreciated, mutilated, or debased coinage (or currency) is in concurrent circulation with money of high value in terms of precious metals, the good money automatically disappears.
[Gresham's Law]: Bad money drives out good money. โ€” ยฉ Thomas Gresham
[Gresham's Law]: Bad money drives out good money.
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