shinplaster

A historical term for paper currency of very low value, often issued without adequate financial backing.

• 🇪🇸Término histórico para billetes de papel de muy bajo valor, a menudo emitidos sin respaldo financiero adecuado.

1. Low-value paper currency C2 formal american

   Paper money of little value, often issued without sufficient backing or security, especially in historical contexts.

   • During the economic crisis, many people were paid in shinplasters that were nearly worthless.
   • The government issued shinplasters as emergency currency during the war.
   • Collectors today seek rare shinplasters from the 19th century.

   🇪🇸Papel moneda de bajo valor

   Sinónimos: fiat moneyscrip

• shinplasters plural form
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• shinplaster's possessive singular form