bimetallism

• Sistema monetario en el que la unidad básica de valor se define por una cantidad fija de dos metales, generalmente oro y plata, con una relación de valor establecida entre ellos.

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.

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1. Monetary standardC2formal

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

   Bimetalismo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdouble standard