Bank money
checks, drafts, and bank credits other than currency that are the equivalent of money.
Historical Examples
The public nature of bank money has led to many forms of public regulation of their issues.
The Principles of Economics Frank A. Fetter
If he has no bank money of his own, he must purchase it of those who have it.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Adam Smith
I left my bank money, almost five dollars, to pay for this weeks boardMr.
Three Little Women Gabrielle E. Jackson
The opposition to banks and bank money was not local; it was National.
History of the Constitutions of Iowa Benjamin F. Shambaugh
The sum of bank money, for which the receipts are expired, must be very considerable.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Adam Smith
The owner of bank money cannot draw out bullion, without producing to the bank receipts for the quantity which he wants.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Adam Smith
I think so from something he said to me about bank money last night, but still I don’t think he is guilty.
The Hills of Refuge Will N. Harben
Is generally in favour of those countries which pay in bank money, against those which pay in common currency, 198.
An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Adam Smith
The result was the issue of a large amount of bank money not subject to the ordinary rule of redemption on demand.
The Principles of Economics Frank A. Fetter
Now, children, it wouldn’t be right for you to take your bank money to help Mrs. Golden.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Keeping Store Laura Lee Hope
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