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# Silver Money

## Definition

The primary medium of exchange in most commercial nations, which Smith identifies as the metal most commonly used for accounting and medium-sized transactions.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 5

## Context

Smith discusses how silver became the standard for most commercial transactions and accounting, examining its role in the monetary system.

## Economic Domain

Exchange

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