Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: oliguria (noun). abnormally small production of urine; can be a symptom of kidney disease or obstruction of the urinary tract or edema or an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body.
Later replaced by legal tender backed by gold, which was itself later backed by GDP, the virtual qualities of money have steepened over the years â a trend goldbugs and states like Utah would love to reverse. Whatâs really steeped in mystery is where the dollarâs green color originated from. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing offers this explanation, although I smell anachronism in their conviction that green is âclearlyâ a stable color suitable for the young countryâs currency. And thusly was so-called patent green born.
The United States issues paper currency and coins to pay for purchases, taxes, and debts. American paper currency is issued in several denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing manufactures paper money. It also redesigns money, with new appearances and enhanced security features to prevent counterfeiting. You can purchase commemorative or bulk versions of American currency through the Bureau's Money Store. The United States no longer issues bills in larger denominations, such as $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills. However, they are still legal tender and may still be in circulation.