not many replacements

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Has  anyone  noticed  that  there  are  not   as  many  replacements coming  from  BAI.  Sheet as  well  as  snr.  What  is  everyones feelings? Has  the  economy prevent serious  collectors to  hold  back? Your  opinion  appreciated.  cheers  Polarbear

Maybe because there are not as many defective notes (namely the $10's and $5's) nowadays due to the durability of the newer notes (2007 print year to present, with the protective varnish on our two smallest denominations)?

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