symmetallism

symmetallism
symmetallism [sim met′'l iz΄əm]
n.
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the use of two or more metals as a monetary standard

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sym·met·al·lism (sĭm-mĕtʹl-ĭz'əm) n.
A system of coinage in which a unit of currency is pegged to a combination of two or more metals in fixed proportions.

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  • symmetallism — sym·met·al·lism …   English syllables

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  • symmetallic — |sim+ adjective Etymology: syn + metallic (as in bimetallic) : of or relating to symmetallism symmetallic coins * * * symmetallic / mi talˈik/ adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑symmetallism …   Useful english dictionary

  • Симметаллизм — денежная система, при которой бумажные деньги обеспечиваются золотом и серебром и размениваются на них. По английски: Symmetallism См. также: Денежные единицы Финансовый словарь Финам …   Финансовый словарь

  • sym|me|tal|lic — «SIHM muh TAL ihk», adjective. of or having to do with symmetallism …   Useful english dictionary

  • sym|met|al|ism — sym|met|al|lism or sym|met|al|ism «sihm MEHT uh lihz uhm», noun. a proposed monetary system in which the standard metal is a combination of two or more precious metals in a fixed proportion, usually a gold silver alloy: »The arrangement that… …   Useful english dictionary

  • sym|met|al|lism — or sym|met|al|ism «sihm MEHT uh lihz uhm», noun. a proposed monetary system in which the standard metal is a combination of two or more precious metals in a fixed proportion, usually a gold silver alloy: »The arrangement that there should be a… …   Useful english dictionary

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