Where does the verification motto come from?
The verification motto of the Millennium Dollar® is printed on the face of the currency, which states: T R U S T I N G O D but verify the monetary unit.TM Obviously, TRUST IN GOD is taken from the current motto on the U.S. dollar, which is IN GOD WE TRUST. On the one hand, we did not feel totally comfortable using the name of God to promote our currency; but on the other hand, we did not want the omission of God on the MR$ note to imply support for an atheistic point of view. Hence, we tried to strike a balance by acknowledging our trust in God; but then emphasizing, that we are also responsible for protecting our own interests. We were also inspired by George Washington; who, as commander of the Revolutionary Army, often told his subordinate officers: Trust but verify. We felt that this was the perfect message to complete the motto. In other words, it is all right to Trust in God, but it is also important to verify the monetary unit. More than anything, this is the message of the priv
