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fractional currency
noun
- coins or paper money of a smaller denomination than the basic monetary unit.
fractional currency
noun
- paper or metal money of smaller denomination than the standard monetary unit
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fractional currency1
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
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Example Sentences
The air was full of fractional currency when he came to the halves and quarters.
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The experienced operator immediately placed the fractional currency where it might not tempt the child to change her mind.
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Sanborn placed the money on the stool, consisting of two quarters in fractional currency.
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I bought twenty-five dollars, face value, in twenty-five cent fractional currency very well done.
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"Fifty cents on the deuce; 50 cents on the five," said Shorty, laying down the fractional currency.
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