postal note
A 'postal note' was historically used for sending small sums of money via the postal service, similar to a money order.
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Definition
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(historical, US)A fixed-sum money order issued by the USPS between 1945 and 1951, used for sending small amounts of money through the mail.
Example
- During the 1940s, many people used a postal note to send money to family members.
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(historical, Australia, New Zealand)A financial instrument similar to a postal order, used for sending small amounts of money via the postal service.
Example
- In the mid-20th century, a postal note was a common way to send money across Australia and New Zealand.
Similar
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