There are costs associated with designing a currency, printing costs, the costs of educating residents and businesses.

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Financing government by printing money inevitably leads to higher inflation and all of its associated problems.

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Having one printing protocol will ease training and support requirements as well as reduce the costs associated with sending documents long distances by overnight mail or fax.

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