monetary system
set of institutions by which a government provides money in a country's economy
gold standard
monetary system based on the value of gold
Carolingian monetary system
pre-decimal currency structure/system once common throughout Europe, said to be introduced by Charlemagne in the 8. century CE
bimetallism
monetary standard
International monetary systems
internationally agreed rules, conventions and supporting institutions that facilitate international trade
European Monetary System
organization established in 1979 under the Jenkins European Commission
silver standard
monetary system based on the value of silver