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greenback [ˈgri:nbæk] N Am inf

банкно́та f

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By war's end, a total of $431 million in greenbacks had been issued, and authorization had been given for another $50 million in small denominations, known as fractional currency or shin plasters. en.wikipedia.org

If greenbacks were not to be withdrawn from circulation, therefore, they must be made equal to the gold dollar. en.wikipedia.org

Thus, in theory, the notes did not contribute to monetary inflation as did the greenbacks. en.wikipedia.org

The issuance of greenbacks caused inflation during the period. en.wikipedia.org

This non-gold-based currency became the functional equivalent of greenbacks in circulation, further expanding the money supply. en.wikipedia.org

We condemn the retirement of the fractional currency and the small denominations of greenbacks, and demand their restoration. en.wikipedia.org

As a result, silver coinage began to trade at a significant premium to the now ubiquitous greenbacks. en.wikipedia.org

The largest amount of greenbacks outstanding at any one time was calculated as $447,300,203.10. en.wikipedia.org

Greenbacks contended that such a system favored creditors and industry to the detriment of farmers and laborers. en.wikipedia.org

Scaled sardines are often referred to by anglers as greenbacks. en.wikipedia.org

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