Hi Members
I have talked to many tellers and they have said that the new notes are sometimes so crisp they rip easier. small tears turn into mutilated.
Another cool fact is ask people if they remember 5 and 10 without the security strip. I did and some give you this glazed look.
Another situation I came across was someone thought the non security strip notes were counterfeit because some coffee shops give "information on how to detect counterfeits". and have only the new notes.
just food for thought
Polarbear