Banknote: meaning, definitions and examples

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banknote

 

[ หˆbรฆล‹kหŒnoสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency note

A banknote is a type of currency that is issued by a financial institution, typically a central bank. It represents a promise to pay the bearer a specific amount of money and is recognized as legal tender for transactions. Banknotes are usually made of paper or polymer and feature various security elements to prevent counterfeiting. They often display images of historical figures, national symbols, or significant events.

Synonyms

bill, currency, note

Examples of usage

  • I withdrew some cash and received a few banknotes.
  • The banknote was designed with enhanced security features.
  • He collected vintage banknotes from around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "banknote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Banknote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uang kertas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะบะฝะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ banknot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด™ๅนฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท billet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ billete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท banknot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฑู‚ุฉ ู†ู‚ุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bankovka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bankovka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บธๅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bankovci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ seรฐill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะบะฝะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ banknot

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ billete

Word origin

The term 'banknote' originated in the 17th century and comes from the words 'bank' and 'note,' referring to a promise made by banks to pay the bearer a certain amount. Early forms of banknotes were issued by banks as a receipt for deposits, which could be exchanged for gold or silver coins. As trade increased and the need for more manageable currency grew, the practice of issuing paper money became widespread. The first true banknotes were printed in Sweden by Stockholms Banco in 1661. Over time, various countries began issuing their own versions, leading to the modern banknotes we use today. The design and security features of banknotes have evolved significantly, with many countries employing advanced techniques to prevent counterfeiting.