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banknote

British  
/ ˈbæŋkˌnəʊt /

noun

  1. a promissory note issued by a central bank, serving as money

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US banknotes have traditionally carried the signatures of Treasury officials.

From BBC

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknotes - and the public will be asked which animals and birds should appear.

From BBC

A Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near La Paz on February 27, leaving at least 24 people dead.

From Barron's

When Mietje appeared the following morning, I took a small banknote from my purse and tore off a corner.

From Literature

Bennett is reported to have approached the computer scientist as they were swimming during a break to suggest the idea of developing a banknote that could never be forged.

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