About The Word Bimetallism
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Bimetallism
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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
Synonyms | Synonyms for Bimetallism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bimetallism: 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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