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bons Obs. 
n. pl. See quotes.
- 1963 These "bons" not only contributed towards filling the urgent need for currency but also helped to pave the way for the subsequent introduction of bank notes.
- 1963 An informal paper currency in the form of due bills, called "bons" (an abbreviation of the French "bon pour," and meaning that the notes were good for a specified value) began to be issued by merchants in Lower Canada.
- 1963 These "bons" not only contributed towards filling the urgent need for currency but also helped to pave the way for the subsequent introduction of bank notes.