monometallism

(-met'l iz′əm)

noun

  1. the use of only one metal, usually gold or silver, as the monetary standard
  2. the doctrine or policies supporting this

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See monometallism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The economic theory or practice of using only one metal as a monetary standard.

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  • monˌo·metˈal·list noun
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