MS HB104

Declares certain gold and silver coins as legal tender in Mississippi, including U.S. government-issued gold and silver coins and coins with at least 90% fine gold or silver content from specified countries.

Exempts holders of legal tender from tax liability on holdings, exchanges between forms of legal tender, or increases in purchasing power of one form compared to another.

Prohibits compelling any person to tender or accept gold or silver legal tender, except between parties with a contract specifically requiring payment in a particular type of legal tender.

Directs the Attorney General to employ all reasonable measures to ensure the full monetization, integrity, unfettered circulation, and equal protection of gold and silver legal tender.

Takes effect July 1, 2012.