The power of a given currency is inextricably tied to the government that issues it; once the government goes, so does the currency.<p>So in essence, the government is supporting rule by private actors.  Glib, but relevant: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;brianmay.com&#x2F;brian&#x2F;brianssb&#x2F;pix&#x2F;14&#x2F;NHS_who_gets_all_the_cash_600x775.jpg" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;brianmay.com&#x2F;brian&#x2F;brianssb&#x2F;pix&#x2F;14&#x2F;NHS_who_gets_all_t...</a>