Hi All:
I don't know how it is in the big city, but here in Tien Giang, a lot of times when I make a purchase, the vendor will spray my currency with a disinfectant. Sometimes they drench it. They may not keep their distance, they may not even wear a mask, but they make sure that the bills are germ-free.
According to no less an authority than the internet, Vietnam began a transition from paper banknotes to polymer banknotes in 2003, so the money is more durable. You probably couldn't do this with the paper money in my home country. But my question is, how much repeated spraying of disinfectant can these bills take? Are we going to see more faded banknotes in the future? It's hard enough for me to keep track of the denominations as it is!
Inquiring minds want to know!