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monometallism
noun[ U ]
finance & economics specializeduk /ˌmɒn.əʊˈmet.əl.ɪ.zəm/ us /ˌmɑː.noʊˈmet̬.əl.ɪ.zəm/
the use of a single metal, for example gold or silver, as the standard currency(= money used) in a particular country: （货币）单本位制
The country returned to monometallism in 1873. 1873年，该国恢复了单本位制。
Adopting gold monometallism was seen as a symbol of financial confidence.
If the country adopted silver monometallism, would gold be cheaper than silver?
The reforms included the introduction of gold monometallism in the country.
A number of countries moved from silver monometallism to gold.
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