plastic money
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of plastic money
C20: from the cards being made of plastic
Example Sentences
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Stickers are incredibly useful, and as with plastic money, I can never, ever have enough of them!
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2019
Canada has had plastic money since 2013, and Britain transitioned to a plastic-based bank note last year.
From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2017
Mr Mangudya has told the public: "If you don't want the bond notes, use plastic money."
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2016
Britain will start issuing plastic money in 2016.One of the United Kingdom’s most famous entrepreneurs passes away.Sales of luxury goods fell in China this year in the face of a crackdown on corruption and extravagance.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2013
You can buy a deluxe edition of all five seasons of “Breaking Bad”, complete with a plastic money barrel, for $209.99, or a regular edition for less than $80.
From Economist • Sep. 26, 2013
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