Sound Money Score

The Citizens for Sound Money (C4SM) Sound Money Score is a clear, 0–7 ranking that measures how strongly each state supports the use of gold and silver as sound money. A state earns one point for each of the following policies it has enacted:

• Exempting precious metals from sales tax
• Exempting precious metals from capital gains tax
• Recognising gold and silver as legal tender
• Establishing a state precious metals depository or holdings
• Allowing tax payments in precious metals
• Enacting anti-confiscation protections
• Protecting contracts denominated in precious metals

A higher score reflects a stronger commitment to sound money principles and financial freedom for citizens.