paper moneynoun [ U ]
uk/ˌpeɪ.pə ˈmʌn.i/us/ˌpeɪ.pɚ ˈmʌn.i/money in paper form, rather than coins
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Payment methods
- ATM card
- baksheesh
- bank card
- bill
- blank cheque
- cash
- cash card
- cashpoint card
- certified cheque
- direct debit
- giro
- gratuity
- hush money
- per annum
- piece
- small change
- standing order
- sweetener
- traveller's cheque
- voucher
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Examples from literature
- That meant the paper money was worth a certain amount of gold.
- Under the gold standard, you could go to a bank, give them your paper money, and ask for gold.
- When paper money was invented, it was often with a gold standard.