Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Exchange Media (hierarchy name)
5. exchange media (objects)
6. money (objects)
7. [money by material]

Narrower term/s

• [paper money by origin][+]
  • European paper money [+]
    • assignats (paper money)
  • North American paper money [+]
    • greenbacks [+]
      • dollars (paper money) [NP]
    • national bank notes
    • gold certificates
    • silver certificates
    • Federal Reserve notes
    • Continental currency
  • Asian paper money
  • international paper money [+]
    • dollars (paper money)
• [paper money by form or function][+]
  • scrip (paper money)
  • fiat money
  • overstamped banknotes
  • stamped banknotes
  • withdrawn banknotes

Anotations

Scope note:

Officially circulating media of exchange manufactured from paper; used in Asia from the 8th century and issued in Europe from the 17th century. Typically issued by a bank or public authority as fiat currency circulating as official currency. The bill is exchangeable without time limitation for metallic coins and is backed by its equivalent in precious metals.