Bimetallism Definition

bī-mĕtl-ĭzəm
noun
The use of a monetary standard consisting of two metals, especially gold and silver, in a fixed ratio of value.
American Heritage
The use of two metals, usually gold and silver, as the monetary standard, with fixed values in relation to each other.
Webster's New World
The doctrine advocating bimetallism.
American Heritage
The doctrine, actions, or policies supporting this.
Webster's New World

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

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bimetallism
Plural:
bimetallisms

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