Bimetallism

What is Bimetallism?


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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.

1) Bimetallism was a very popular monetary standard in the United States during the 1900's.

See bimetallism, economy


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