système monétaire

Definitions of système monétaire
  1. noun
    anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region
    synonyms: régime monétaire
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    moyen de paiement légal
    something that can be used as an official medium of payment
    argent
    the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
    instrument de paiement, moyen de paiement, unité monétaire
    the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
    caisse, fonds, fonds monétaire
    a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
    monnaie
    the official currency issued by a government or national bank
    blé, oseille
    informal terms for money
    argent comptant
    money in the form of bills or coins
    monnaie de papier
    currency issued by a government or central bank and consisting of printed paper that can circulate as a substitute for specie
    monnaie
    coins collectively
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    critère, norme
    a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
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