Behind the decision were repeated demands that the private banks should cease to issue notes as it was considered that the ensuing profits should befall the general public.
Selle otsuse taga olid korduvad nõudmised, et erapangad peaksid lõpetama pangatähtede emiteerimise, kuna arvati, et sellest tulenev kasum peaks saama osaks kogu üldsusele.