Sec. 336. - Issuance of circulating obligations of less than $1

Whoever makes, issues, circulates, or pays out any note, [red]check[/red], memorandum, token, or other obligation for a [red]less sum than $1[/red], intended to circulate as money or to [red]be received or used in lieu of lawful money of the United States[/red], shall be fined under this title or [red]imprisoned not more than six months[/red], or both

Quoted:
18 USC 17 Sec. 336:

Sec. 336. - Issuance of circulating obligations of less than $1

Whoever makes, issues, circulates, or pays out any note, check, memorandum, [red]token[/red],  or other obligation for a [red]less sum than $1[/red], intended to circulate as money or to [red]be received or used in lieu of lawful money of the United States[/red], shall be fined under this title or [red]imprisoned not more than six months[/red], or both