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fractional currency

/ˈfrækʃənəl ˈkɜːrənsi/

翻译: 历史术语,指美国内战期间及之后发行的低面额纸币,通常面值低于一美元,用来替代短缺的硬币。也泛指小面额的纸币或辅币。

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/ˈfrækʃənəl ˈkɜːrənsi/C1formalamericanbusiness已废弃
  • zh历史术语,指美国内战期间及之后发行的低面额纸币,通常面值低于一美元,用来替代短缺的硬币。也泛指小面额的纸币或辅币。

A historical term referring to small-denomination paper money issued in the United States during and after the Civil War, typically in values less than one dollar, used as a substitute for scarce coins.

  1. Small denomination moneyC1formal

    Coins or banknotes of a value less than the standard monetary unit of a country, used for small transactions.

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    • In the 19th century, the US issued fractional currency due to a coin shortage.
    • Many countries use coins as fractional currency for everyday purchases.
    • The vending machine only accepts fractional currency like quarters and dimes.