gold basis
Americannoun
noun
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The Chancellor announced most significantly that Great Britain was henceforth on a gold basis.
From Time Magazine Archive
He also stated that Germany was practically upon a gold basis.
From Time Magazine Archive
The question of whether or no Britain is to replace sterling on a gold basis has drawn businessmen, bankers, economists and others into a keen controversy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many a Wall Streeter with little to do except swap stories was rumoring that Lloyd's of London has wagered one to three that within six months the U. S. would abandon the gold basis.
From Time Magazine Archive
And all the borrowing countries should be required to place their customs duties on a gold basis and to pledge such receipts to its service.
From The Economic Consequences of the Peace by Keynes, John Maynard
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