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Noun: bimetallism  bI'me-tu`li-zum
  1. A monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio

Derived forms: bimetallisms

See also: bimetallist, bimetallistic

Type of: monetary standard, standard

Encyclopedia: Bimetallism

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