monetary instrument

noun

A coin or other item of currency.

“(defined in 31 USC § 5312(a)(3)(C))”

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Meanings

nounmonetary instrument (plural monetary instruments)

plural monetary instruments

  1. A coin or other item of currency.
  2. USA coin or currency item of a foreign country, such as travelers' checks, bearer negotiable instruments, bearer investment securities, bearer securities, stock on which title is passed on delivery, and similar material or checks, drafts, notes, money orders, and other similar instruments which are drawn on or by a foreign financial institution and are not in bearer form.

    (defined in 31 USC § 5312(a)(3)(C))

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APA

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MLA

“monetary instrument.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monetary%20instrument. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “monetary instrument,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monetary%20instrument.

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