| Its bank notes, which functioned much like today's paper currency, acted as legal tender in payment of U.S. debts. |
| Its foremost vehicle in continental Europe is the issue of non-redeemable legal tender banknotes. |
| The key to this all is that the US law of legal tender is private law, not public law. |
| United States coins and currency are legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues. |
| The launch of the euro as legal tender marks the completion of monetary union. |
| Many Italians have opted not to use the euro until the end of February, when the lira will no longer be legal tender. |
