25/07/2026
💱 The average lifespan of a fiat currency is just 27 years.
History shows a clear pattern: fiat money doesn’t live long. Almost every government‑issued currency eventually collapses, devalues, or gets replaced.
Key insights:
• Massive loss of value . Even long‑lasting currencies like the USD and GBP have lost 97–99% of their original purchasing power.
• Short life cycle . Most fiat currencies survive only a few decades before reforms, redenominations, or hyperinflation wipe them out.
• Post‑1971 decline . After the dollar detached from gold, global money became pure trust backed only by government promises.