Currency Issuance
/ˈkɜːrənsi ɪˈʃuːəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and regulatory process by which a sovereign authority or central bank creates and distributes currency as legal tender within a jurisdiction.
The central bank's currency issuance policy affects inflation and economic stability.
Forms
- currency issuance
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Commentary
Currency issuance is a core function of central banking and involves statutory authority; drafting should clarify the issuer's legal powers and limits.
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