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Parallel in Liability Transfer: Banknotes vs. Bank Deposits
A direct parallel exists in the mechanism of payment for both banknotes and bank deposits. When a banknote is used for a transaction, the liability of the central bank is transferred from one person to another. Similarly, when a payment is made from a bank account, the liability of the commercial bank is transferred from the payer to the payee.
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