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Old 01-08-2018, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by PHC1 View Post
Paper money can reportedly carry more germs than a household toilet. And bills are a hospitable environment for gross microbes: viruses and bacteria can live on most surfaces for about 48 hours, but paper money can reportedly transport a live flu virus for up to 17 days.
paper and coin are not far from obsolete

at this point I only need cash for my french bakery

(really annoying he will only take cash)

and checks, I only use for oil deliveries

(also an annoyance)

maybe the conversation should be about further weening people off paper and coin and saving the cost of printing and minting?
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