Banknotes - Size And Colour

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By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
November 22, 2016 1:53pm CST
I'm on holiday in Spain at the moment, and the banknotes here are different sizes and colours, depending on how much they are worth. It's the same at home in the UK, and it got me wondering why US banknotes (or dollar bills asI believe they are referred to) are all the same size? All the same colour too. I know that any time I've had to use dollars, I've had to scrutinise them carefully in order to select the required amount. It's much easier to fish them out of your wallet by colour, as we are able to do. Everything is going beautifully for us in Spain, we had one day when it rained for a while, but apart from that it's been mostly hot and sunny. Hasta la vista. Photo is of our British Money - Pixabay
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
23 Nov 16
We have different size banknotes. Presently, our PM put a ban on 500 and 1000 banknotes out of blue this month. New banknotes of 2000 are issued which are in pink colour.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@Daljinder Why were those two notes banned? Is the pink 2000 a new colour?
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
23 Nov 16
A lot of issues after the cancel of currency. People are in ques for currency in bank and ATM. There is no changes for the new 2000 currency.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK To counter corruption, black money and terrorism. The bank note of 2000 itself is a new banknote.
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• United States
22 Nov 16
so's such'll fit neatly'n our wallets? search me 's to why, hon. perhaps the diff'rent color inks cost more'n jest our plain ol' green? if'n such t'were reversed, i'd need to be checkin' each 'f y'all's bills coz i aint used to that color codin', lol. i'm glad to hear 'f the rain - not so's such'd put a damper'n yer holiday, but that 'tis most needed 'cross that country. so glad 'tis been mostly warm'n sunny there. been downright nippy 't times here. yesterday a most gloomy day with light sprinkles 'n no sunshine. winds hit 'bout 10pm 'n howled 'til 'bout'n hour 'go. enjoy, my friend! y'all deserve this :) big hugs 'n love!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@crazyhorseladycx Our wallets have different sized pockets for the different sized notes, so that's no problem. I don't think the bit of rain we had would make much difference here, but I suppose it was better for them than nothing. Sounds as if your weather isn't too good, hope it improves. Hugs back atcha
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• United States
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK ya do?? that's most interestin', my wallet's jest one spot fer bills, lol. i'd hoped they'd get more rains there'n spain, somethin' to help ease the drought. the weather here aint made'p 'ts mind yet 's to what season 't'd be. this time last year, we'd already gotten a couple 'f light snows 'n e'en ice. i've my fingers crossed these fronts'll slow down. i need my pony time somethin' awful! thanks fer the hugs, sweet friend! sendin' ya some more'n hope they warm 'fore they arrive :)
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Nov 16
That would make too much sense Just keep having all that fun, you know you'll have to go home one day so live it up and do a two step.
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Nov 16
Will you remain there for Christmas @jaboUK ?
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
25 Nov 16
What a bummer @jaboUK well, surely Antway will know how to fix it. At least you can upload your photos so that has to be a good thing, right?
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@rebelann It does make more sense, and it must be a help to the visually impaired. Yup, we're half way through the holiday now - having a great time.
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@jstory07 (139996)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Nov 16
It is easier if you can just look at the amount on the bill. My Uncle was blind and he folded each one a different way when he stored the money in his wallet.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@jstory07 Handling money must be so difficult for the blind, your uncle seems to have found a way to make it easier.
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Nov 16
Glad you are enjoying yourself in Spain! I suppose it's all what you're used to using. Believe me, money is all good to me, no matter the color or size! We used to call foreign currencies play money or Monopoly money.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@DianneN That's true, the Euros are a bit like Monopoly money until you get used to them. But as you say, all money is good
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
22 Nov 16
@jaboUK Can never have too much!
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23 Nov 16
Here in India, we also have different color notes. it definitely helps
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@anupamjo2000 Yes, different colours do make it easier.
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• Pamplona, Spain
22 Nov 16
Bueno, glad to see that you are enjoying yourself. I have to go by the colour of our Money as well and the tact as now they have changed the 20 Euros and the Ten. Very good weather on the Coast we are almost below zero where we are though. Hasta la vista y que tengas un buen viaje. See you soon and have a good Journey home.
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• Pamplona, Spain
22 Nov 16
@jaboUK Me, I liked the 500 Euro note, but alas they are not around very much now. Take care and safe journey home kid.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@lovinangelsinstead21 We have another two weeks here yet, and though it's a bit chilly at night it's been mostly good during the day. The different colours of the money is a big help, especially when you aren't too familiar with the currency.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@lovinangelsinstead21 Thanks. I wouldn't mind having a few 500 euro notes!
@allknowing (137822)
• India
23 Nov 16
So that's where you are hiding. Happy holiday Janet. We in India are going through the demonitization fiasco where the common man is left high and dry.
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@allknowing (137822)
• India
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK I am fine as I had a few of those demonetized notes which I was able to exchange for new notes. It is those who have huge number of those particular notes in that you they are allowed to exchange a few notes at a time.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@allknowing Nice to see you Grace - yes I'm swanning around in Spain again. Sorry about the fiasco you mention, but I hope that you are well personally.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@allknowing I understand, but don't most people to have the majority of their money in banks?
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
Here in the Philippines , they are of same sizes , though of different colors to easily distinguish what bill you are holding .
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
30 Nov 16
@Jackalyn Yes and i like it that way so i won't mistook a bill of 1000 with 500 pesos.
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@Jackalyn (7558)
• Oxford, England
29 Nov 16
That is so sensible.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
29 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD It makes sense to have different colours, doesn't it?
@jobelbojel (36030)
• Philippines
23 Nov 16
I can tell you are having a good time in Spain. I observe the dollar bills of the colour. Same with Philippine bills, each amount has a designated color.
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@jobelbojel (36030)
• Philippines
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK yes it does make sense. Here is our 1000 peso bill. I can't find other photo of my other bills.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@jobelbojel What would that 1000 peso be worth in US dollars?
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@jobelbojel It makes sense for notes to be different colours, doesn't it?
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@xFiacre (13155)
• Ireland
23 Nov 16
@jabouk I still lament the passing of European currencies. Euros are so boring and bland even if they make life less complicated on some level. Bring back the lira is what I say.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@xFiacre Oh lol - I thought it must be a typo, but couldn't think what you could mean. And I agree about the IRA!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@xFiacre The Euro does make it easier when travelling around Europe I suppose, but yes it was more interesting to have individual currencies. I'm afraid your last remark has gone over my head - 'lies'?
@xFiacre (13155)
• Ireland
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK What it should have read (and now does) is being back the lira. Spell checker tried to have it also as bring back the IRA. Can well do without that.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
22 Nov 16
Old British money, some of it. Good question, I have often wondered about the US billfold... Although some dollar notes, or bills, now sport some colour other than green, as I recall
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@pgntwo I wasn't aware that there were different coloured US bills now - are you sure?
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
22 Nov 16
@jaboUK The merest hint of colour, I hasten to add:
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@pgntwo I should have known better than to question your info. But as you say, the changes are very subtle.
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@Mike197602 (15512)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
Glad you're having a good holiday. It's pouring with rain here and we've just got flood warnings near here
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@Mike197602 I think we've come away at the right time as I know the weather is pretty bad in England as a whole. It's actually raining here at the moment, but it's not expected to last long.
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• Peoria, Arizona
22 Nov 16
It is interesting as to why many places have different sizes, the different colors do make sense, as well as different sizes. For some people it is just easier to have different sizes and colors and for others we just got used to having it all the same. It is a good question though. I love looking at other place's currency.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@DesirousDreamer Different sizes and colours is a big help, especially if your eyesight isn't that good.
• Peoria, Arizona
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK That is true. I know I have to pay close attention to any cash I am using, I am dyslexic so numbers are not my strong suit haha
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@DesirousDreamer Oh right - I hadn't considered dyslexic people - that must be even more difficult.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
22 Nov 16
As you will surely know the £5 note has changed, but it still follows the rule in respect of size and colour. Do not use up all the Sun because I am heading for Spain on Monday.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
22 Nov 16
@jaboUK Oh dear, so you have already used up most of it. What a selfish girl.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@Asylum Ha - you're headed here too. Our first week here was really too hot, but it's cooled a little now. The last couple of mornings it's been overcast, but the sun has appeared later. I'm sure there will be a bit left for you
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
26 Nov 16
WE have different colors for our bills here in Canada. I find U.S. money very boring.
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
26 Nov 16
@jaboUK Nice and easier to see what we got faster.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
26 Nov 16
@marlina I agree - it's nice to have a bit of colour about your money.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
28 Nov 16
I'm so used to our money here that I don't even think about it. I just look for the dollar amount on the bill. It's just what you get used to. I'm so glad that you are enjoying yourself so much!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
28 Nov 16
@simone10 You never miss what you've never had, so I can see that you are perfectly happy with your currency. Yes, we're having a lovely time - still got another week here
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
29 Nov 16
@jaboUK I can't wait to read about your vacation and see some pictures.
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• Midland, Michigan
24 Nov 16
I've no idea why our money is all the same size and basic color. At least it's a different image on each of them. I'm sure someone may want to search out the why's and wherefores of this question, but it won't be me at this juncture. Glad you're still enjoying your stay in Spain. We've had chillier weather this past week but next week it's supposed to warm up twenty degrees although it could rain almost every day. We did get a little snow yesterday but it's mostly melted by now.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 16
@MarshaMusselman Someone has said that it's to do with counterfeiting - apparently it's practically impossible to forge the US notes. It's been cooler here the last two days and we had a little rain, but it should be brighter from now on. You've had some snow already? Sheesh.
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• Midland, Michigan
25 Nov 16
@jaboUK We had snow already one day last month too. That time more hit the ground than what we got yesterday. I think our money used to be easire to counterfeit than it is now. Now they've put more watermarking into it and added more colors, but whether the counterfeiters have kept up their technology to compete with the new bills, I don't know.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Nov 16
So happy you are on your annual trip and enjoying the sea! In Canada the bills are all the same size but they are different colours as well so you'd have no problem with Canadian money!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
25 Nov 16
@MarymargII I'd be alright in Canada then, - different colours make sense. Yes, we're having a lovely time in Spain thanks Linda.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
25 Nov 16
@jaboUK Canada has never really changed from their British connection- still Celsius and British Measures and coloured money!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
22 Nov 16
Ours are all the same size but different colors.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe That's interesting, I would have thought that yours would be the same as the Americans.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe We have a new plastic £5 note, and I believe they are planning to make all the notes like that in the future.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK No we also have the new plastic money
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