noun
specie; metallic currency
Economic term for money in the form of coins made from precious metal, as opposed to paper currency or credit money. Used in historical and financial contexts.
19世紀には、多くの国が正貨による決済を行っていた。
In the 19th century, many countries settled payments in specie.
正貨準備高が減少すると、通貨の信認が揺らぐ。
When specie reserves decrease, confidence in the currency is shaken.