释义 |
bimetallism|baɪˈmɛtəlɪz(ə)m| [f. as prec. + -ism.] The system of allowing the unrestricted currency of two metals (e.g. gold and silver) at a fixed ratio to each other, as coined money.
1876H. Cernuschi Silver Vind. 9 The Anglo Indian Exchange, thanks to French bi-metallism, would still be at its old level. 1881Times 7 May, If bimetallism be adopted, the ratio of gold and silver apparently should be 1 to 15½. |