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Transfer of Central Bank Liability Through Banknote Use
Every time a banknote is used as a medium of exchange, whether for purchasing goods or settling debts, the underlying liability of the central bank is passed from the payer to the payee. The physical note serves as the token representing this transferable liability.
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