What does Seigniorage mean?
The difference between the value of money and the cost to produce and distribute it.
A government can earn revenue through seigniorage, which is the profit made by issuing currency.
Seigniorage in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanSeigniorage
also Münzgewinn
Der Gewinn aus der Ausgabe von Geld durch den Staat.
FrenchSeigneuriage
Profit réalisé par l'État lors de l'émission de monnaie.
SpanishSeñoreaje
Beneficio neto que obtiene el Estado por la emisión de dinero.
ItalianSignoraggio
Aggio derivante dalla monetazione, spettante allo Stato.
Synonyms and opposites for Seigniorage
- Synonym Mintage profit