### Question
How is the "monetary instruments" defined?


### Answer
The term **monetary instruments** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1956* as follows -

> (i) coin or currency of the United States or of any other country, travelers’ checks, personal checks, bank checks, and money orders, or (ii) investment securities or negotiable instruments, in bearer form or otherwise in such form that title thereto passes upon delivery

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1956*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 95-RACKETEERING**

