metallism
/ˈmɛtəlɪz(ə)m/ /ˈmɛt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/Economics. Chiefly historical
noun
The theory that all currency should be in the form of metal coins. Also: the theory that any currency should consist of a commodity (usually some metal) so that the exchange value and purchasing power of the commodity (considered independently of its monetary role) determines that of the currency.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From metal + -ism, after metallist.
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