JAMB Economics 1998 Question 34

Question 34

Money and Inflation

An issue of bank-notes not backed by gold but by government securities is known as

  1. A.fiduciary issue
  2. B.guaranteed money
  3. C.seigniorage
  4. D.legal tender.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (fiduciary issue)

Explanation

A fiduciary issue is currency backed by trust and government securities, not by gold.