bank note n. A note issued by a bank representing its promise to pay a specific sum to the bearer on demand and acceptable as money. Also called bank bill. |
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Financial Dictionary
bank note
- Currency issued and guaranteed by a bank. The sole issuer of bank notes in the United States is the Federal Reserve Bank.
Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Legal Dictionary
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bank notesee
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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