Currency substitute is a term used to describe an alternative form of money that can be used in place of traditional currency. Two examples of currency substitutes are scrip and TOKEN, both of which are five-letter words. Scrip is a type of currency issued by a company or local government as an alternative to traditional currency. TOKEN is a type of currency issued by a business or organization as a form of payment or reward. Both scrip and TOKEN are typically used in place of traditional currency in specific situations.