silver standard

noun
a monetary standard or system using silver of specified weight and fineness to define the basic unit of currency.
Origin:
1825–35, Americanism

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silver standard
 
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a monetary system in which the legal unit of currency is defined with reference to silver of a specified fineness and weight and sometimes (esp formerly) freely redeemable for it

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