Y2K stuff

From: Computer Room Internet Cafe <netcafe_at_pirie.mtx.net.au>
Date: Fri Jan 8 20:23:11 1999

-----Original Message-----
From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn_at_ricochet.net>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Saturday, 9 January 1999 9:36
Subject: Re: Y2K stuff


>At 05:33 PM 1/4/99 -0700, you wrote:

>snip<

>An unrelated but similar (and ironically timed) issue is that of the new US
>20 dollar bills. I have seen a lot of vending machines/gas pumps/etc. that
>indicate they cannot handle the new bills.

Are they polymer rather than paper like all ours are now?

>The problem is, bills typically last 18 months at most.

The plastic stuff lasts somewhat longer, one reason why they now use it
here.
To save money, the govt withdrew all coins below 5c, we now have $1 & $2
coins,
and notes for $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100, all plastic with fancy printing and
a transparent
window. Near impossible to counterfeit. (Which is the other reason it was
done)

Cheers

Geoff Roberts
Computer Room Internet Cafe
Port Pirie
South Australia.
netcafe_at_pirie.mtx.net.au
Received on Fri Jan 08 1999 - 20:23:11 GMT