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bimetallism

/baɪˈmet.əl.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/baɪˈmet.əl.ɪ.zəm/C2formalpolitical
  • ruДенежная система, в которой стоимость базовой денежной единицы определяется фиксированным количеством двух металлов, обычно золота и серебра, с установленным соотношением их стоимости.

A monetary system in which the value of the basic unit of currency is defined by fixed amounts of two metals, typically gold and silver, with their values set at a predetermined ratio.

uncountable

  1. Monetary standardC2formal

    A monetary system where the value of currency is based on two metals, typically gold and silver, at a fixed ratio.

    ruБиметаллизм

    • Bimetallism was a major political issue in the late 19th century.
    • The debate between bimetallism and the gold standard shaped economic policy.
    • Under bimetallism, both gold and silver coins were legal tender.

    Synonymsdouble standard

Forms
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  • bimetallisms' possessive plural form
  • bimetallism's possessive singular form