Comments on alfred lives here: Will plastic money still grow on trees?

I can't wait for this! When i lived in Austra...

2010-03-26T05:07:46.876-06:00

I can't wait for this! When i lived in Australia they have the "plastic money" and it's awesome! I could wash it or had it in my shorts swimming and fold it and it would still be in great shape! I've lost a lot of money to my washing machine so I can't wait

USD already has plastic elements in the bills. Hav...

2010-03-14T14:29:22.817-06:00

USD already has plastic elements in the bills. Having done a stint in banking, and performing all sorts of functions I can tell you this does not have a lot to do with counterfeiters. It is simple economics. The plastic has a longer shelf life therefore they don't have to replace the bills so often.

HA! LOL at Jayne! I guess you'd have to have ...

2010-03-14T10:56:43.973-06:00

HA! LOL at Jayne!

I guess you'd have to have some kind of money to begin with to notice the difference right?

Whew! You're right. I'm exhausted.

Yep down here (Oz) we've been plastic fantasti...

2010-03-13T23:08:53.401-07:00

Yep down here (Oz) we've been plastic fantastic for years. I don't know if it's any cleaner, sometimes you get handed a note and you wish you had tongs and a hazmat suit. I kinda figure that in a million years some futuristic archeologist will be digging up bundles of valueless Aussie dollars to add their collection of fake boobs, butt implants other 21st century plastic antiquities.

The Australia example sounds interesting, dumping ...

2010-03-13T22:09:42.522-07:00

The Australia example sounds interesting, dumping pennies and nickels would be good. But then what do we use in parking meters or subways? I actually hardly use cash money anymore.

Look at us Canadians - health care for all, gays in the military, gay marriage, and now plastic money - what's next, a good public transit system??? Nah...

I think plastic money would be harder to carry aro...

2010-03-13T20:01:53.176-07:00

I think plastic money would be harder to carry around in the wallet. Sounds interesting if it lasts longer, but not sure how practical.

Money? What's money? You mean there's a ...

2010-03-13T16:03:35.733-07:00

Money? What's money? You mean there's a way to pay for things other than a Visa credit card? Will I get Aeroplan points using plastic dollar bills?

Australia has been using this polymer for their dollar bills for a long time. The money is beautiful: very colourful. Having said that, they have also removed the 1 and 2 cent coins from circulation (and the cash register rounds the amount owing up or down to the nearest 5 cent total). Maybe we are on our way to following the example set by Australia.

If they are not changing the $5 bill to this polymer, I wonder if it will be replaced with a coin in the future?

I would like to see the size and weight of our coins reduced so they are not as heavy when carried.

I still can't believe that in this day and age...

2010-03-13T13:52:26.704-07:00

I still can't believe that in this day and age, we actually need money. If you think about it, the technology is in place to pay for everything in a virtual way (i.e. using your bank card). That is, unless I am missing something and there are scenarios where bank cards don't work..... bloody interesting post though! thanks Brahm

At this rate, no one in Canada will need Purell. T...

2010-03-13T12:53:07.328-07:00

At this rate, no one in Canada will need Purell. Think of how much (plastic) money you will now be able to save.

Nice. Sarcasm is hard work, but sooooo worth it w...

2010-03-13T09:42:58.153-07:00

Nice. Sarcasm is hard work, but sooooo worth it when it works. It does here, quite nicely. :) In the US, we'll probably just stay with our paper money, since it would cost more to replace it that it's worth! Besides, we don';t need another reason to use more oil. :)

Interesting idea.. I read that 100% of money has c...

2010-03-13T08:10:36.504-07:00

Interesting idea.. I read that 100% of money has cocaine on it.. may be it can be laundered better now and the nasty stuff wont stay on it so long.

....plastic money...is that like a rubber check......

2010-03-13T08:07:56.450-07:00

....plastic money...is that like a rubber check...I hope it does'nt bounce, as well..who knows now...

Oh you Canadians... Always one step ahead of us. ...

2010-03-13T07:48:09.617-07:00

Oh you Canadians... Always one step ahead of us. What will you think of next? Health care for all?!

Interesting, plastic money. The money in the U.S i...

2010-03-13T07:12:55.118-07:00

Interesting, plastic money. The money in the U.S is printed on something call rag paper, so it is most likely close to what you have there. Maybe they will get rid of coin money there... I have only been to Canada once, although I live about 20 minutes from the border. I am thinking it is time for another trip soon.