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
Results: As the world silver price climbed, China went off the silver standard; other nations reduced the amount of silver in their coins.
From Time Magazine Archive
In 1872 the Scandinavian States followed the example of Germany and adopted a gold in place of a former silver standard.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur
