specie

Coined money; coin.

(in specie) In coin.

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

(in specie) As specified.

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

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

Coin; hard money.