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

As the price of silver mounted all the world began to sell silver to the U. S. China alone of all countries was on a silver standard.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is the cheaper labor that adheres to the silver standard, partially, it is held, because silver is the more convenient money for the payment of small sums.

From The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient by Halstead, Murat