Economic term for a monetary system where the value of the currency is based on two metals, typically gold and silver.
In the 19th century, many countries adopted bimetallism.
Gold standard; a monetary system based solely on gold, whereas 複本位制 uses two metals.
Silver standard; a monetary system based solely on silver, whereas 複本位制 uses two metals.
bimetallism
Compound of 複 (multiple) + 本位 (standard) + 制 (system), literally 'multiple-standard system'. The term is a direct translation of the Western economic concept of bimetallism.