SEIGNORAGE
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Seignorage.
Seignorage - as a noun
All the revenue obtained by a feudal lord from his vassals.
The revenue obtained directly by minting coin (difference between face value and cost of metal).
The revenue obtained by the difference between interest earned on securities acquired in exchange for bank notes and the costs of producing and distributing those notes.
Example Sentences
"The central bank collects seignorage from the production of new currency."
"The seignorage earned from printing money contributes to the government revenue."
"The country's seignorage helps to finance public expenditures."
"The high level of seignorage can lead to inflationary pressures."
"The government aims to maximize seignorage without causing excessive inflation."
Word Game Points
Is SEIGNORAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seignorage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEIGNORAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SEIGNORAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seignorage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEIGNORAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SEIGNORAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seignorage is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEIGNORAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
