None of the articles I've read mentioned any such obstacle, only that the requirement to replace or modify millions of vending machines are the primary reason the US federal reserve bank has been reluctant to consider adopting the plastic currency.
Can you provide any cite to substantiate that assertion? The dozens of countries utilizing the polymer banknotes, including U.K. and Canada, are producing their own bills, so I'm not sure what you are getting at?
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This article indicates that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing has already experimented (19 years ago) with making alternative banknotes on a design created in Canada, so clearly that isn't an obstacle at all.
I will add that the paper for US banknotes is created by a company right here in Massachusetts, and it's my understanding that while Senator Kennedy was still alive it was practically impossible to consider other materials because he used his clout to protect their monopoly.
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan
I won't comment on the penny or nickel, but I do have a strong affinity for paper (or whatever) bank notes; I have no desire to walk around with a pocket of change or to carry a change purse. For convenience alone, the paper notes are far easier to deal with (and they're recyclable, which is not something I could say for the no vale sandwich coins we now have--now I would consider carrying silver and gold coins...).
Big RR wrote:I won't comment on the penny or nickel, but I do have a strong affinity for paper (or whatever) bank notes; I have no desire to walk around with a pocket of change or to carry a change purse. For convenience alone, the paper notes are far easier to deal with (and they're recyclable, which is not something I could say for the no vale sandwich coins we now have--now I would consider carrying silver and gold coins...).
Oh, "pocket of change". That's silly. You need no more than 4 dollar coins which is not exactly a burden (unless it unbalances you from that fence post)
Somehow the British got on fine when the pound note was trashed and replaced by the pound coin. It's never bothered me when I'm in the UK.
For Christianity, by identifying truth with faith, must teach-and, properly understood, does teach-that any interference with the truth is immoral. A Christian with faith has nothing to fear from the facts
People can and do adapt, and if the dollar note is discontinued I'd have to do the same. But FWIW, when I have been in the UK I often had 8 or more pound coins in my pocket, often getting a few in change from a number of transactions. It didn't "bother" me, but I'd prefer the notes which tuck nicely into my wallet or pocket. We're talking about preferences here, not necessities. if you prefer dollar coins, by all means go and lobby for them.
Big RR wrote:People can and do adapt, and if the dollar note is discontinued I'd have to do the same. But FWIW, when I have been in the UK I often had 8 or more pound coins in my pocket, often getting a few in change from a number of transactions. It didn't "bother" me, but I'd prefer the notes which tuck nicely into my wallet or pocket. We're talking about preferences here, not necessities. if you prefer dollar coins, by all means go and lobby for them.
Practice makes perfect, old bean. If a thing costs 1 pound - give 'em a coin. If it costs eight pounds, give 'em a fiver plus 3 coins. You never need to have more than four in your pocket.
If it costs 16 pounds and you only have a twenty, give 'em the twenty plus one coin. They'll give you the fiver you needed above.
For Christianity, by identifying truth with faith, must teach-and, properly understood, does teach-that any interference with the truth is immoral. A Christian with faith has nothing to fear from the facts
Big RR wrote:A practical use for math--who'da thunk it? thanks Capt. Obvious.
You are most welcome, Capt. Oblivious
For Christianity, by identifying truth with faith, must teach-and, properly understood, does teach-that any interference with the truth is immoral. A Christian with faith has nothing to fear from the facts
BoSoxGal wrote:Gob, what do you think of Australia's polymer banknotes?
They hurt your nose.
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