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Polymer banknotes are banknotes made from a synthetic polymer such as biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Such notes incorporate many security features not available in paper banknotes, including the use of metameric inks . [1]
Apr 24, 2024 · A polymer banknote is a form of currency made of polypropylene, a synthetic resin built up by the polymerization of propylene, that was developed as an alternative to traditional paper banknotes to stem counterfeiting.
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A banknote—also called a bill (North American English), paper money, or simply a note—is a type of negotiable promissory note, made by a bank or other licensed authority, payable to the bearer on demand.
Nov 26, 2014 · The Reserve Bank of Australia and CSIRO's 20-year "bank project" resulted in the introduction of the polymer banknote – the first ever of its kind, and the most secure form of currency in the...
Federal Reserve Notes, also United States banknotes, are the currently issued banknotes of the United States dollar. The United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces the notes under the authority of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 [2] and issues them to the Federal Reserve Banks at the discretion of the Board of Governors of the ...
- A general introduction to and general information on polymer banknotes, their history, types, varieties, etc. - 218 pages of detailed listings (and illustrations) of all issued polymer banknotes issued and announced through July 2021.
Why are new banknotes made of polymer? The new polymer notes allow for enhanced security features, such as the see-through window and holograms. This makes them harder to counterfeit than paper notes.
