A detailed historical look at how gold and silver values moved and why it mattered
This edition presents the first report of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the recent changes in the relative values of the precious metals. It covers the investigation, the minutes of evidence, and appendices that document the issues from the late 19th century.
The material inside is oriented toward researchers and students of economic history, offering both the inquiry’s scope and the data it examined. It includes formal findings, supporting materials, and reference tables that illustrate production, coinage, and the economic context of the time.
- The commission’s remit to investigate causes of metal price changes and their practical effects
- Minutes of evidence and detailed appendices that accompany the findings
- Analysis and tables showing production, coinage, and circulation figures
- Context on how changes in metal values affected trade, government remittances, and industry
Ideal for readers of economic and financial history, policy history, and bi-metallic debates of the period.