The British mercantilist of 18th century Held a view that gold and silver were the only wealth.

• 18世纪英国重商主义观点认为，金银、货币是主要的甚至是唯一的财富，拼命地追求金银货币。认为国家应该将货币输出国外，以便扩大对外国商品的购买。