What is the bimetallic standard?

The bimetallic standard is an economic practice in which both silver and gold are used as a standard currency. In such systems, the price ratio between silver and gold is often set by the central authorities, with common ratios being between 20-to-1 and 10-to-1. Many great civilizations, from the Roman Empire to the early USA used the bimetallic standard.

 

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