silver standard
Example Sentences
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Judging by that silver standard, England have come a long way during his three years in charge.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Half income is said to be the "silver standard."
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2016
Sometimes you have to settle for the silver standard or the bronze standard, but I still advocate for the gold standard.”
From Slate • Jan. 23, 2013
Results: As the world silver price climbed, China went off the silver standard; other nations reduced the amount of silver in their coins.
From Time Magazine Archive
The coinage was prescribed to consist of gold and silver standard pieces, and gold and silver trade pieces.
From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
