token money

Money gradually changed its form from token money to credit money, totally abstract value symbol. At the end of the 20th century, the development of science and technology and the speed of economic integration have accelerated.

20世纪末，随着科学技术的发展和经济一体化进程的加快，货币形态演变的速度也在加快，人类社会正经历着从纸币向电子货币过渡的重要时期。

Token money could at one time be contrasted with'full bodied'money.

代币曾一度是“足价”货币的对立面。

Yes, in paper currency as well coinage. Modern coins are called token money for that reason.

银行家:是的, 无论是纸币还是硬币的发行都是照此办理的, 为此,现代硬币被称之为“辅币”.

He offered me some money in token of gratitude.

他给了我一些钱以示感激.

However, the situation has been changed, and it is now seen as a token of success if one can book a ticket home with loads of money.

而如今，通过路子订到火车票飞机票带着钞票归乡才是通达成功的象征。