Banknote

A banknote or bank note – also called a bill or simply a note – is a type of paper money that is made and distributed ("issued") by a bank of issue, payable to the bearer on demand. Banknotes were originally issued by commercial banks, which were legally required to redeem the notes for legal tender when presented to the chief cashier of the originating bank. These commercial banknotes were only traded at face value in the market served by the issuing bank.

Commercial banknotes have primarily been replaced by national banknotes issued by central banks or monetary authorities.

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