Islamic gold dinar gains ground in Malaysia: official

Umar Ibrahim Vadillo, chief executive officer with Kelantan Golden Trade, said the first batch of gold and silver coins worth two million ringgit (625,000 dollars) had been sold out in less than a month. "There is enormous response in Malaysia. Their reaction is unbelievable," he told reporters.

Here is the best quote from this one:

"Of course it is not legal tender," Umar said. "The gold dinar is a commodity. The use of it is on a voluntary basis."

Right on! Apparently the utility of REAL money is starting to be understood.