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bank note

銀行券 ／ bank-note　—　Institutions

A paper issued by a bank promising to pay.

Banknote of the Banque Royale Banknote of the Banque Royale1720 Banque de France note, 20 francs Banque de France note, 20 francs1871 Dai-Ichi Bank Note 5 Yen Dai-Ichi Bank Note 5 Yen1904
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It reads, 'Will pay the bearer in gold coin on demand'. As long as the bank was trustworthy, the paper would pass from hand to hand. ⚠ In eras when there were multiple issuing banks, notes of the same face value circulated at a discount depending on the bank.