monetary system

English Thesaurus

1. anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region (noun.possession)

hypernym	:	criterion, measure, standard, touchstone,
definition	:	a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	legal tender, stamp, tender,
definition	:	something that can be used as an official medium of payment (noun.possession)

hyponym	:	money,
definition	:	the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender (noun.possession)

hyponym	:	currency,
definition	:	the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used (noun.possession)