silver standard

sil·ver stand·ard

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Definitions of silver standard words

noun silver standard a monetary standard or system using silver of specified weight and fineness to define the basic unit of currency. 1
noun silver standard a monetary system in which the legal unit of currency is defined with reference to silver of a specified fineness and weight and sometimes (esp formerly) freely redeemable for it 0
noun silver standard a monetary standard solely in terms of silver, in which the basic currency unit is made equal to and redeemable by a specified quantity of silver 0

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1825-35

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