(fandom slang) An object sought by a character in a story in order to achieve some objective, having little purpose beyond advancing the plot.

Synonym of ration stamp

(Philippines) bond paper

(finance) A bond (e.g., corporate debenture or government debt) that has no coupon (i.e., pays no interest), during the life of the issue. Such a bond is initially sold at a discount to its face value. The rate of return to the holder is derived from the gradual appreciation as the security moves toward maturity.

(finance) A promissory note that pays at maturity the value of the note with no separate interest payments, the effective interest arising from the discounted purchase price.

A prepaid international postage voucher.

plural of zero coupon bond

plural of zero-coupon note