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Canadian Notes => Bank of Canada Notes => Topic started by: moneycow on February 18, 2006, 07:25:48 pm
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Just had a very frustrating visit to my local CIBC. At my request the teller was fanning through a stack of 20s looking for crisp notes when I noticed at the bottom of the pile there appeared to be 3 or 4 crisp bird 10s. I offered to purchase them but the teller told me it was against their policy. I sought clarification but she was quite unwilling to elaborate. I did determine that the bills weren't part of a mutilation pile. Her answer to most of my questions was that it was a security issue and the information was not meant for the general public. I asked if they were test notes but again she stated security reasons and clammed up. I was also told "we start with them and they must remain in the drawer". Very odd.
Anyone with a similar experience? Thoughts?
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That would be an issue to leave alone. I know for a fact the the tellers have other denomination of notes at the bottom of the stacks of generally one denomination. Believe me, it is for security. That is about all I can say for the teller is correct, the reason is not for the general public to know and there is not anything special about the notes.
Tom [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
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Thank you Tom,
I believe I now know the reason for those notes.
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These specific notes that almost all tellers have in their drawer are "registered notes" should this specific teller be robbed. The serial numbers are recorded and documented, should a robbery take place. They can eventually be traced when found in circulation to determine the location where these notes were passed.
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I guess the cats out of the bag. :o