silver standard

American  

noun

1. a monetary standard or system using silver of specified weight and fineness to define the basic unit of currency.

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silver standard British  

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of silver standard

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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Example Sentences

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silver standard

Judging by that silver standard, England have come a long way during his three years in charge.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026

Half income is said to be the "silver standard."

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2016

Sometimes you have to settle for the silver standard or the bronze standard, but I still advocate for the gold standard.”

From Slate ● Jan. 23, 2013

Upholding the gold standard, the majority, or Roberts report, urged every nation that can do so to stick to gold, flayed proposals for bimetallism or a return to the silver standard.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hong Kong, silver standard, is the exchange point between gold and silver countries, and hence important.

From Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted by Chester Arthur Phillips

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