Canada Rolls Out Plastic Money

markian writes "Canada is set to switch to new banknotes that last 2.5 times longer than paper money. High-tech features include metallic imagery in a transparent area, raised ink, transparent text, and hidden numbers. 'If you look through the frosted maple leaf emblem at a single-point light source and hold it close to your eye, you'll see a hidden circle of numbers that match the face value of the note.' The Bank of Canada has more information on the subject. Now if we can just get rid of the penny..."

Re:Been using it for years

[ian_from_brisbane]

Scratch that, I mis-read your post. I'm sure you know what year YOU came to Australia.

Re:Been using it for years

[ezzthetic]

There's a big problem with polymer notes that should have been forseen by the Mint. You can't light a cigar with a hundred dollar bill without passing out from the fumes.

Re:Mexico

[geekoid]

Ducks with prosthetics may also use plastic bills.

Re:Been using it for years

[Samantha Wright]

Ah, but it was foreseen: we're trying to eliminate tobacco consumption in Canada.

Re:How do they hold up in a dryer?

[HornWumpus]

They all prefer their tips on the stage.

Tough titty for them.

I'll continue to ice down a bunch of coins then drop them into her g-string while pretending to slip a dollar bill in. They love that.

Re:Canada still has a penny too?

[blair1q]

No weapon that can be defeated by a week in a drawer with a moth is "awesome."

Re:But on the bright side...

[frozentier]

No, but unfortunately the value is about the same.

Re:Nothing new here

[tomhuxley]

You, sir, are a very cheap date.