Torn banknotes are the most common currency brought in for exchange


AS with every Chinese New Year, many who are celebrating it will receive the gift of money from loved ones – be it in the form of e-angpows or traditional red packets.

For physical angpows, many still pack new notes into such auspicious envelopes but it’s also become common to give used notes.

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