bi·met·al·lism /(ˌ)baɪˈmɛtḷˌɪzəm/
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Bi·met·al·lism n. The legalized use of two metals (as gold and silver) in the currency of a country, at a fixed relative value; -- in opposition to monometallism.
Note: ☞ The words bimétallisme and monométallisme are due to M. Cernuschi [1869].
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bimetallism
n : 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