bank paper

noun

1
a
: circulating banknotes
b
: bankable commercial paper (such as drafts or bills accepted by a bank or notes good enough to be discounted at a bank)
2
: a thin strong paper similar to but lighter than bond paper and commonly used for business letterheads

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“Bank paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bank%20paper. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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