Associations to the word «Bimetallism»

Wiktionary

BIMETALLISM, noun. (economics) The use of a monetary standard based upon two different metals, traditionally gold and silver usually in a fixed ratio of values.

Dictionary definition

BIMETALLISM, noun. 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.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley