Silver Standard

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Definition: Silver Standard


Silver Standard


Full Definition of Silver Standard


The use of the precious metal silver as a unit of account for a currency. The United States used a variation of a silver standard during the 19th century before moving away from commodity-backed U.S. dollars.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Silver Standard are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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