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silver standard

NOUN
monetary standard
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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

Last week silver standard China had a taste of the same, though silver instead of gold was the metal wanted.

From Time Magazine Archive

By the law of 26th September 1847, the system of single silver standard was adopted.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur



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