The power of a given currency is inextricably tied to the government that issues it; once the government goes, so does the currency. So in essence, the governm

The power of a given currency is inextricably tied to the government that issues it; once the government goes, so does the currency. So in essence, the government is supporting rule by private actors. Glib, but relevant: http://brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/pix/14/NHS_who_gets_all_the_cash_600x775.jpg http://brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/pix/14/NHS_who_gets_all_t...