paper gold

/ˌpeɪpər goʊld/
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Definitions of paper gold
  1. noun
    reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund; designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market
    synonyms: special drawing rights
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    type of:
    reserve assets
    capital held back from investment in order to meet probable or possible demands
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