DESIGN
Will the design on the notes fade over time?
Like everything else, the banknotes will not last forever; they will
become unfit for circulation through wear and tear over time.
Are the notes the same size as the paper notes?
The polymer banknotes are the same size as the paper banknotes.
Will notes cling to each other?
New notes may cling together at the edges where they have been cut.
You are advised to tap or shuffle brand new banknotes before counting.
Why was the portrait of the Queen maintained on the polymer notes?
The Queen is the Head of State of all Commonwealth countries. All the
ECCB member countries are members of the Commonwealth.
Why not use braille instead of shapes as the tactile feature?
The ECCB recognises that only few individuals who are blind and
visually impaired can read braille. Hence the use of common shapes
that can be easily recognised by all.
Will the tactile features/bumps flatten over time?
The tactile feature will not flatten in polymer.
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www.slyoumag.com | September-October 2019