The Islamic State said its leader has ordered members to start minting the group’s own money — the Islamic dinar, which will come in gold, silver and copper coinage.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi told followers to start making Islamic State money to “change the tyrannical monetary system” that’s modeled after economies in the West, but that has “enslaved Muslims,” a website affiliated with the terror group reported.
The online posting also said the order has been given the thumbs-up by the Shura Council, the advisory board for the Islamic State, The Associated Press reported.
It’s not clear when the minting will begin — or what other economies will accept it.
• Cheryl K. Chumley can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.
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