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Rupiah
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« on: February 17, 2016, 08:46:37 am »

There has been some interesting discussion related to washing of banknotes.

Polymer banknotes are not affected adversely by water or solvents that do not dissolve ink. They have a varnish protective layer covering all but the clear window.

I wonder if the issue of washing may almost become a non-issue when polymer bank notes come of age in 100 years time. ::)

Wonder what paper money would say if it could talk?
BWJM
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2016, 08:49:35 am »

What is the typical attitude toward this and the behaviour of collectors and numismatists in places like Australia and New Zealand who have now had polymer notes for 20+ years?

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