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banknote

British  
/ ˈbæŋkˌnəʊt /

noun

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

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They have all issued public warnings against damaging or defacing banknotes when making these bouquets of cash.

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Addressing such fears, Cipollone said the ECB would "continue to issue banknotes" and was "working hard to ensure physical cash remains widely accepted and available".

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Half of that sum was for "offensive and abusive gestures committed by its supporters" towards the match officials, including displaying banknotes.

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Fixing banknotes is a thriving new business in Gaza.

From BBC

With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal al-Saadani repairs tattered banknotes -- a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out.

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