Meaning Of The Word Seigniorage

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Seigniorage Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Seigniorage?

seigniorage in American English
something claimed or taken by a sovereign or other superior as his or her just right or due
noun: something claimed by a sovereign or superior as a prerogative

seigniorage in British English
noun: something claimed by a sovereign or superior as a prerogative, right, or due

seigniorage in Finance
noun: Seigniorage is the profit that a government makes by issuing money, because the value of the money is more than what it costs to produce the coins or bills.

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