specie

noun
UK: /ˈspiːʃiː/
US: /ˈspiːʃiː/

  1. Money in the form of coins rather than banknotes.

    1. I prefer to be paid in specie.
    2. The treasurer reported a large amount of specie held in the bank vault.

  2. Coins collectively, especially gold or silver.

    1. They traded goods for specie.
    2. The value of the specie fluctuates based on the metal content.

Synonyms

coin hard currency cash legal tender

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "specie" in English means: Money in the form of coins rather than banknotes., Coins collectively, especially gold or silver..

The phonetic transcription of "specie" is /ˈspiːʃiː/ in British English and /ˈspiːʃiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "specie": coin, hard currency, cash, legal tender.

Example usage of "specie": "I prefer to be paid in specie.". More examples on the page.