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1013 - Legal Tender

Last Update: 26.06.2025

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Legal tender refers to the currency that is recognized by law as a valid means of payment. In full reserve banking, all deposits are backed by reserves, while in fractional reserve banking, only a fraction of deposits are backed by reserves.
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