What is another word for fractional currency?
Pronunciation: [fɹˈakʃənə͡l kˈʌɹənsi] (IPA) 
Fractional currency, also known as fractional notes, refers to small denominations of paper money that are used as change. These notes were issued in the United States from 1862 to 1876 to address the shortage of coins caused by the Civil War. While the term "fractional currency" is commonly used, there are several synonyms that can also be used, including "shinplasters," "postage currency," and "scrip." Shinplasters were so named because the paper was thin and easily torn, while postage currency was printed on the back of obsolete postage stamps. Scrip was also used to refer to paper money issued by private businesses or municipalities.
