bimetallism

/ˈbaɪˌmɛdlˈɪzəm/
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Definitions of bimetallism
  1. 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
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    type of:
    monetary standard, standard
    the value behind the money in a monetary system
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