Polymer Banknotes
3 articlesPolymer banknotes are notes printed on a synthetic polymer substrate rather than traditional cotton-based paper. The material supports transparent windows and other security devices, resists moisture and dirt and can extend a note's circulation life, although production and recycling requirements differ from paper currency. Full-polymer and hybrid designs use the material in different ways. Polymer describes the note substrate, not a separate currency or denomination system.
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