noun
single standard; monometallism
Economic term referring to a monetary system based on a single metal (e.g., gold or silver) as the standard of value.
19世紀の多くの国では、金単本位制が採用されていた。
In many countries during the 19th century, the gold monometallic standard was adopted.
単本位制度の下では、通
Under a monometallic system, the value of currency is fixed to a single metal.