One's mind turns to the use of "Assignats" during the French Revolution.  These were based on the value of the holdings of the Catholic Church in France at the time.  These holdings were estimated to consist of the prime third of all land in France.  Unfortunately, the natural tendency of my US compatriots is towards the right.  I don't know if they can bring themselves to accept that that tendency has been what has gotten them into this mess.  Hope I never have to find out.  Worry that I will.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."