shinplaster

• Terme historique désignant une monnaie de papier de très faible valeur, souvent émise sans garantie financière adéquate, ou un billet de petite dénomination de qualité douteuse.

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

1. Low-value paper currencyC2formalamerican

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

   Monnaie de papier de faible valeur

   • 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.

   Synonymesfiat moneyscrip