Hard Money


Definition of "Hard money"

Joe Kasel
  Coldwell Banker Burnet


  1. Gold or silver coins, as compared to paper currency.
  2. Convertible currency which has wide acceptance. For example, the United States dollar and the Japanese Yen are considered hard money.


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