Experts say the Central Bank, this measure will extend the life of the notes. Term of this depends not only on the strength of the paper, but on the rate of contamination – 95% of banknotes withdrawn from circulation for this reason.

finest water-repellent lacquer coating and should protect the money from the buildup of dirt. In this way the central bank expects to extend the life of banknotes in 1,5-2 times.

No new money is issued as an experiment. He comes in three regions of Russia and will be completed in six months, when varnished banknotes will be withdrawn from circulation and studied by specialists. If their condition is much better than usual, the technology will be introduced more widely.

ten-now “lives” about 6-8 months, hundred-ruble note – 1,5-2 years, thousand – bill – 2,5 years, and 5 thousandth – 4,5 years, remind specialists CB.

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