ARE NOTES SAFE? WHAT EXPERTS SAY

‘THE risk posed by handling a banknote is no greater than touching any other common surface, such as handrails, doorknobs or credit cards.’

BANK OF ENGLAND

‘SCIENTIFIC evidence suggests that the probability of transmission via banknotes is low when compared with other frequently touched

objects, such as credit card terminals or PIN pads.’

THE BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS

‘TO DATE, there is no evidence to suggest Covid-19 has been transmitted specifically through coins or banknotes.’

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

‘THERE is no evidence that banknotes are more strongly contaminated than any other surface and the dominating opinion among medical experts is that the virus is not being transmitted by banknotes.’

THE INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY ASSOCIATION