(banking, finance) Money which is stable and not subject to sudden appreciation or depreciation. / (banking, finance) Any currency which is based on or redeemable in gold.

Alternative form of paper money

(banking, finance) A type of monetary unit which is designated by a government to serve as the basis of its currency system.

(nautical, economics) A type of allowance given to a ship's charterer by the owner, in order to shorten the lay days stipulated in their mutual contract.

Synonym of necessity money

plural of money economy

(banking, finance) Monetary value which is created as a result of a future obligation or claim by the issuer of the credit.

Alternative form of money-spinner

(economics) A stage or system in an economy in which lawful money replaces barter in the exchange of goods.

plural of call money rate