the stock of gold held by a government or central bank to back its promissory notes or currency or to settle its international debts.
[ 1865-70, Amer. ]
the stock of gold held by a government or central bank to back its promissory notes or currency or to settle its international debts.
[ 1865-70, Amer. ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012