両りょう本ほん位い制せい

noun

bimetallism

Economics term for a monetary system where the value of the currency is based on two metals, typically gold and silver. Compare 複本位制 (ふくほんいせい), a synonym.

See also: 複本位制 (ふくほんいせい)

• 19世せい紀きには、両りょう本ほん位い制せいを採さい用ようする国くにが多おおかった。

  In the 19th century, many countries adopted bimetallism.