2007-06-07 06:47:17 · 6 answers · asked by AlexS 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Possibly as a sign of respect for the country's history. There's also the slight problem of the ego of the living person whose likeness appears on a piece of currency; like it or not, that gives that person a certain amount of authority, which he may use in a very bad way.
2007-06-07 06:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Richard S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In todays times, this is due to the fact that if some one can get the picture of a person on a Treasury note Authentication is obsolete. Only today mind you. Check w/ U.S. treasury for actual reason.
2007-06-07 06:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Lookin&tryingAnew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless it is a special commemorative note not designed for extended or general use. This law was passed to avoid a cult of personality which is so common in third world dictatorships, or the countries of the British Commonwealth
2007-06-07 06:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by espreses@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to break an old tradition where living monarchs had their face on coins like the roman empire would do.
2007-06-07 06:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by Alan S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never really though about it,,,maybe you have to "earn" it,,????
2007-06-07 06:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I know of...
2007-06-07 06:49:53 · answer #6 · answered by Legally Brunette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋