noun. Coined money; coin.

idiom. (in specie) In coin.

idiom. (in specie) In a similar manner; in kind.

idiom. (in specie) As specified.

noun. As a Latin noun, used in the phrase in specie: In kind.

noun. In coin. See def. 2. Hence, as an English noun

noun. Coin; metallic money; a medium of exchange consisting of gold or silver (the precious metals) coined by sovereign authority in pieces of various standard weights and values, and of minor coins of copper, bronze, or some other cheap or base metal: often used attributively.

abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form.

in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.

noun. Coin; hard money.

noun. Singular form of species.

noun. Type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie.

noun. Money, especially in the form of coins made from precious metal, that has an intrinsic value; coinage.

noun. coins collectively

"The act establishing the independent treasury in 1846, was drawn by me, avowedly as a 'specie receiving and _specie circulating_' institution, and to restrain excessive issues by the banks; but it is impossible now to carry that system into practical execution."

payment in kind  specie circular  

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coin  

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