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Originally posted by originalheather@Mar 8 2003, 07:41 AM
Even Mexico's ahead of the game. They issued the first see-through hologrammed bill a few months ago, the 20 peso bill. Looking forward to the rest of them. They're very durable, it's nice that they're washable, though I don't generally put mine in the dishwasher :P
What really rocks about them is that they don't seem to wrinkle up so badly and it's impossible to wad them up so it's easier to close a wallet.
The US definitely needs to change the currency. In low light I've given out 50's for 5's..at least the Mexican bills are different colors AND sizes..so you don't give out a 500 peso bill for a 50. The lower denomination bills are smaller, so you can grab one almost without looking at them. They also have coins up to 20 pesos, which is cool.
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No, the U.S. doesn't need to change it's currency. Ours is a country that places value on education. We teach our children numbers early on so that when they get older they can tell the difference between a 5 and a 50.
However, your post brings up an interesting question: Just what kind of transaction are you engaging in where there is not enough light to see the difference between a 5 and a 50?????????