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banknote

British  
/ ˈbæŋkˌnəʊt /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The lone exception to the rule is Botswana, a democratic republic that has traditionally featured the sitting president’s portrait on its 10 pula banknote denomination.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

If you had the chance to choose, what deserves pride of place on the next Jersey banknote?

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

"Nature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspective and means we can showcase the UK's rich and varied wildlife on the next series of banknotes," she added.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

Nature was the most popular theme in the 44,000 responses to a public consultation and focus groups on banknote imagery.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

She could read a check, or a receipt, or a banknote only if it was close enough for her eyelashes to touch it.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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