Banknotes - Size And Colour
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
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 (23233)
• 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 (64361)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@Daljinder Why were those two notes banned? Is the pink 2000 a new colour?
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@Daljinder (23233)
• 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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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• 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 (64361)
• 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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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• 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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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.
@sabtraversa (12941)
• Italy
22 Nov 16
Euros are gorgeous, I know. 
So bad they wanted to remove the €500 note, purple is my favorite color. 
My "native" currency is euro, I can't say I used the Italian lira because I was too young back then.
I never dealt with foreign currency but it would interesting to pay in US dollars someday. 
So bad they wanted to remove the €500 note, purple is my favorite color.
My "native" currency is euro, I can't say I used the Italian lira because I was too young back then.
I never dealt with foreign currency but it would interesting to pay in US dollars someday. 2 people like this
@sabtraversa (12941)
• Italy
22 Nov 16
@Mike197602 I saw them twice but never had the courage to touch them. 
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@sabtraversa I'm surprised they still exist
I think 100 should be the biggest note.
I think 100 should be the biggest note.2 people like this
@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
I had a few 500 euro notes some years ago.
Back then they were know as bin ladens...people knew they existed but never saw them
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@allknowing (130064)
• 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 (130064)
• 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 (64361)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@allknowing I understand, but don't most people to have the majority of their money in banks?
@jaboUK (64361)
• 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.
. Sorry about the fiasco you mention, but I hope that you are well personally.1 person likes this
@jobelbojel (34729)
• 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 (34729)
• 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 (64361)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@jobelbojel What would that 1000 peso be worth in US dollars?
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@jobelbojel It makes sense for notes to be different colours, doesn't it?
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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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. But as you say, the changes are very subtle. @Mike197602 (15487)
• 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 (64361)
• 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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@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• 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 (64361)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@DesirousDreamer Different sizes and colours is a big help, especially if your eyesight isn't that good.
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• 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 (64361)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@DesirousDreamer Oh right - I hadn't considered dyslexic people - that must be even more difficult.
@anupamjo2000 (20)
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23 Nov 16
Here in India, we also have different color notes. it definitely helps
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@anupamjo2000 Yes, different colours do make it easier.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• 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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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• 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 (64361)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@lovinangelsinstead21 Thanks. I wouldn't mind having a few 500 euro notes!
@jaboUK (64361)
• 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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@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 (64361)
• 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 (99399)
• Canada
22 Nov 16
Ours are all the same size but different colors.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• 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 (64361)
• 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 (99399)
• Canada
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK No we also have the new plastic money
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