[OT] Re: [Thinkpad] Ausie money

Ron wrote:
> "OFF TOPIC" [but typed on a thinkpad 600E]
> Calling all ausies.
> I here you guys have money printed on clear plastic. Is this true?

Yes, a special polymer, for details and other security features see
http://www.rba.gov.au/CurrencyNotes/SecurityFeaturesAndCounterfeitDetection/security_features_on_australias_notes.html

We call the notes shower screen money but if you leave one in the pocket
of your jeans in the wash it will go brittle and crumble.

> If so, could you sell and ship me some? I collect.

We live in the UK now and got rid of all our Australian notes when we
emigrated as the conversion rate to GBP is really bad.

Liz

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Received on Sun May 30 06:56:33 2004