silver 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
Some years ago when a large number of important countries employed a silver standard it was seriously suggested that a fixed ratio should be agreed internationally at which gold and silver should be exchanged.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
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