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Bimetallism

Bimetallism Meaning & Definition
Bimetallism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bimetallism?

[n] a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio

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See Also | monetary standard | standard

Bimetallism In Webster's Dictionary

\Bi*met"al*lism\, n. [F. bim['e]talisme.] The legalized use of two metals (as gold and silver) in the currency of a country, at a fixed relative value; -- in opposition to monometallism. Note: The words bim['e]tallisme and monom['e]tallisme are due to M. Cernuschi [1869]. --Littr['e].

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