a legal medium of payment
Legal tender money is currency recognized by a government as valid for settling financial obligations, like taxes, debts, or purchases. It must be accepted for payment within the jurisdiction that issued it. Examples include banknotes and coins issued by a government's central bank.
No. There are examples of obsolete coins (such as coins of the Confederate States of America) that are made as souvenirs. They are NOT the coinage of a nation, and are not legal tender.
Illegal tender refers to currency, such as counterfeit money, that has no legal value and is not recognized by a government as valid currency for transactions. Using illegal tender can lead to legal repercussions, as it is a form of fraud.
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Farthings ceased to be legal tender in the United Kingdom on December 31, 1960. The Farthing, which was worth one-quarter of a penny, was gradually phased out due to inflation and the decreasing purchasing power of the coin. The last minting of the farthing was in 1956, and it was demonetized on the last day of 1960.
Gold and silver are not typically considered legal tender in most modern economies. However, there are some countries where gold and silver coins are recognized as legal tender and can be used to make purchases. In the United States, the Coinage Act of 1965 states that gold and silver coins are legal tender for their face value, but their intrinsic value as precious metals far exceeds their nominal value.
If they're genuine U.S. quarters, then yes, they're legal tender at face value.
A baby's skin is soft and tender. <><><> Tender can be a verb "I tender my resignation." It can be an adjective "This is a tender steak" It can be a noun "These gold coins are legal tender." or "he served on a ship in the Navy- a submarine tender."
The Australian Dollar is Legal Tender in Australia. The Bahamian Dollar is Legal Tender in the Bahamas. The Barbados Dollar is Legal Tender in Barbados. The Bermuda Dollar is Legal Tender in Bermuda. The Canadian Dollar is Legal Tender in Canada. The Fiji Dollar is Legal Tender in Fiji. The Hong Kong Dollar is Legal Tender in Hong Kong. The Jamaican Dollar is Legal Tender in Jamaica. The New Zealand Dollar is Legal Tender in New Zealand. The Singapore Dollar is Legal Tender in Singapore. The US Dollar is Legal Tender in the USA.
Yes penny's are legal tender.
Legal tender is everyday money.
Gold coins are not legal tender (at least in the USA). You could first sell them or trade them which could serve the same purpose.
NO they are not legal tender in Scotland or anywhere else so no to England as well. In fact Scotland has no such thing as legal tender, however Bank of England notes are legal tender in England only
The Eagle was a $10 gold coin used as legal tender in the United States before 1933.
Older U.S. currency is still legal tender at face value, but may be worth more to collectors. Note: silver certificates are no longer redeemable for silver (likewise with gold certificates).
it is not legal tender
No - only coins and notes of the realm are legal tender.