Its foremost vehicle in continental Europe is the issue of non-redeemable legal tender banknotes. |
Its bank notes, which functioned much like today's paper currency, acted as legal tender in payment of U.S. debts. |
The greenbacks were legal tender notes issued at par with notes backed by specie. |
The gold coins were not legal tender in the United States, but the dimes were. |
Many Italians have opted not to use the euro until the end of February, when the lira will no longer be legal tender. |
The launch of the euro as legal tender marks the completion of monetary union. |