Noun
free silver (uncountable)
(US, economics, historical) The free coinage of silver, often at a fixed ratio with gold, as at the ratio of 16 to 1, which ratio for some time represented nearly or exactly the ratio of the market values of gold and silver respectively.
Although the free silver movement ended, the debate of inflation and monetary policy continues to this day. Source: Internet
Bryan delivered speeches across the country for free silver from 1894 to 1896, building a grass-roots reputation as a powerful champion of the cause. Source: Internet
In the address, Bryan supported bimetallism or " free silver ", which he believed would bring the nation prosperity. Source: Internet
March 14th 2011 Advocates of free silver included owners of silver mines in the West, farmers who believed an inclusion of silver would increase crop prices, and debtors who believed would alleviate their debts. Source: Internet