symmetallism

/sɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm/
noun
  1. A monetary system in which the value of money is based on two or more metals (such as gold and silver) combined in fixed proportions.
    • Under symmetallism, a coin might contain both gold and silver.
    • Symmetallism was proposed as an alternative to the gold standard.
    • Economists debated whether symmetallism could prevent inflation.
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