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Paper money filled the gap
Still later, special issues of “fractional currency” replaced change. These small notes became known as “shinplasters” because they were the size of small adhesive bandages.
$0.03 fractional note
3¢ fractional note		 $0.15 fractional note
15¢ fractional note
$0.05 fractional note
5¢ fractional note		 $0.25 fractional note
25¢ fractional note
$0.50 postage note
50¢ postage note		 $0.10 postage note
10¢ postage note
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