“辅币”常见的英文表达是 “fractional currency” 或 “subsidiary currency”。
fractional currency:强调币值是主币单位的一部分,更侧重于描述其数值上的“分数”属性。例如:Fractional currency is often used for small transactions.(辅币常用于小额交易。)
subsidiary currency:突出其作为主币辅助货币的地位和功能。例如:Subsidiary currency plays an important role in the daily economic life.(辅币在日常经济生活中起着重要作用 。)