Enhancing Note Durability in the Eurosystem -
a New Requirement for Laboratory Tests?

Banknote durability continues to be one of the most critical concerns for central banks, since this has a direct impact on the cost of banknote replacement. A banknote’s durability, however, depends on a variety of factors, including climatic conditions and handling methods, the cash cycle and clean note policy.

So determining the best option or most appropriate solution requires at least careful consideration of all the facts and, at best, specific testing as well.