Phrase guide

foreign exchange certificate

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A surrogate currency often used as a tool to control circulation of foreign exchange in countries where the national currency is subject to exchange controls or is not convertible. The certificates may be denominated in local or foreign currency, depending on the exact purpose of the regulation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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noun

Meaning 2

A document authorizing a purchase of foreign currency; used as a tool to regulate foreign exchange movements across the national border.

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 外匯兌換券 /外汇兑换券 (wàihuì duìhuànquàn) — surrogate currency
  • Chinese Mandarin: 外匯券 /外汇券 (wàihuì quàn) — surrogate currency
  • Finnish: turistivaluutta — surrogate currency
  • Finnish: valuuttasertifikaatti — surrogate currency
  • Korean: 돈표 (donpyo) — surrogate currency
  • Russian: валю́тный сертифика́т (valjútnyj sertifikát) — surrogate currency
  • Russian: валю́тный чек (valjútnyj ček) — surrogate currency
  • Chinese Mandarin: 外匯兌換券 /外汇兑换券 (wàihuì duìhuànquàn) — authorization to purchase currency
  • Finnish: valuutanvaihtolupa — authorization to purchase currency