silver standard

Example Sentences

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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

As the price of silver mounted all the world began to sell silver to the U. S. China alone of all countries was on a 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 Phillips, Chester Arthur