A 1000 Swiss franc banknote is approximately 0.1 millimeters thick. Like most modern banknotes, it is made of polymer, which contributes to its durability and flexibility. The thickness can vary slightly due to manufacturing processes, but it generally remains within that range.
The collective noun for banknotes is a wad of banknotes.
Traditional banknotes are printed on cotton paper, which can be torn, creased and destroyed by washing. Polymer banknotes are made from a type of polypropylene plastic which is very durable.
Plastic banknotes are more durable and more waterproof than paper banknotes, as well as being harder to counterfeit.
Banknotes normally last for 1 to 3 years.
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Plastic banknotes were invented in Australia by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the CSIRO.
The Chinese jiazi banknotes are generally considered to be the first paper money in history, entering use around about 960 AD. The first European banknotes were issued in Sweden in 1660.
De La Rue PLC print all English banknotes under licence from the Bank of England.
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New Turkish lira banknotes began to be used in 1 January 2009. During 2009, both old and new banknotes will be accepted but by 2010, old banknotes will expire.