treasury note

noun

Definition of treasury note

1 : a U.S. government bond usually with a maturity of not less than one year or more than seven years

2 : a currency note issued by the U.S. Treasury in payment for silver bullion purchased under the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890

Examples of treasury note in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other highlights include displays from the U.S. Treasury Department that feature a $100,000 bill, $500 million treasury notes, and other high denomination currencies. — Christen A. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 12 Aug. 2019

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“Treasury note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasury%20note. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.

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