Meaning of the word "currency board" in English

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currency board

US /ˈkɜːr.ən.si bɔːrd/
UK /ˈkɜːr.ən.si bɔːrd/
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Noun

1.

a monetary authority that maintains a fixed exchange rate with a foreign currency

Example:
The country adopted a currency board to stabilize its economy.
A currency board ensures that the domestic currency is fully backed by foreign reserves.
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