Fraser Institute: The Case for the Amero
Wednesday, September 1st, 1999
Author(s): Dr. Herbert G. Grubel
Publication Date: September 01 1999
The plan for a North American Monetary Union presented in this study is designed to include Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Under the proposed plan, bank notes and coins of the currency (tentatively called the “amero” ) will have “amero” symbols on one side and national emblems on the other to preserve important symbols of national identity. The conversion of existing currencies into the amero will take place at rates that leave unchanged each country’s real income, wealth, and international competitiveness at the time of conversion.