Bank of Russia is conducting an experiment to extend the life of the bill: in Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and Tatarstan put into circulation 100-ruble notes, covered with a special waterproof paint, told reporters the head of currency and counterfeiting prevention department cash turnover CBR Vladimir Finogenov.
According to him, the lifetime of the banknote is not so much on the strength of the paper, but on how quickly they get dirty: 95% of banknotes withdrawn from circulation because of severe pollution, failing to become dilapidated, reports RIA Novosti.
Dirt on lacquered hundred-ruble note, he explained Finogenov will adhere more slowly as a result of the Central Bank expects to extend their life by 1,5-2 times. Experiment in three Russian regions is already a year and a half finishes: lacquered money will be withdrawn from circulation and studied by specialists of the Central Bank.
population in the pilot regions, reassured Finogenov probably will not even notice since your cash for change: experimental notes are different from normal except that after printing on them is applied thin layer of varnish.
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lifetime 10-ruble in Russia is only 6-8 months (compared to the U.S. dollar bill is drawn to 22 months) reported Finogenov. 100-ruble banknote receiving incompatible with life pollution for 1,5-2 years, 1000-ruble - for 2,5 years, 5 thousandth - for 4,5 years.
in circulation in Russia are almost 6 billion banknotes, their average lifespan is 2-2,5 years. New technology, said Finogenov, Central Bank will significantly reduce the cost of production of cash.
ECB conducted a similar experiment for 4 years, having tried 20 different types of varnishes.
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