SCRIP

1. generally, a brief writing such as a note, receipt or short scrip showing a right to something. 2. paper issued for temporary emergency use to be exchanged later for money, merchandise or land. 3. paper which is issued in place of wages, convertible at specific cooperating businesses. 4. a provisional certificate entitling the holder to a fractional or temporary share of stock. 5. certificate of indebtedness, as a promissory note, representing currency issued by a government during a severe depression.