spe·cie /ˈspiʃi, si/
  正幣,硬幣
  Spe·ci·e abl. of L. species sort, kind.  Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form.
     =\“[The king] expects a return in specie from them” [i. e., kindness for kindness].\=   --Dryden.
  In specie Law, in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.
  Spe·cie n.  Coin; hard money.
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  specie
       n : coins collectively [syn: coinage, mintage, metal money]