[since 1854]

No, U.S. dollars being legal tender here means you must accept them if they are offered to you, though you could accept pesos or wampum in settlement of a debt if you wanted to.

[Cheburashka]

No, U.S. dollars being legal tender here means you must accept them if they are offered to you,...
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In payment of debts. Open your wallet and read it if you don't believe me.

A subtle distinction, I admit, but real. If you can't see it, not my problem.