silver standard
Economic term for a monetary system where the value of currency is based on a fixed quantity of silver.
19世紀の多くの国では銀本位制が採用されていた。
In the 19th century, many countries adopted the silver standard.
silver standard system
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver') + 本位 (hon'i, 'standard, basis'). The term is a direct calque from English 'silver standard'.