Get real<\/p>\n
Upon attempting to deposit American bank notes into my dollar
\naccount at Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), the teller sorted
\nthrough the notes, all of which were crisp and looked brand new
\nto me.<\/p>\n
She then told me that the bank would only accept about half of
\nthe $100 bills. None of them had any noticeable marks on them.
\nUpon closer inspection, I noticed that three of them had a
\nfraction of a corner folded, making a two-millimeter flap. The
\nothers had no obvious marks or creases on them. When I asked if
\nthe refused notes were counterfeit, I was assured that they were
\nthe real thing.<\/p>\n
After more questions, I learned that it is a BII policy not to
\naccept notes that even look like they might have a scratch on
\nthem.<\/p>\n
So for any would-be tourists who have not been put off by the
\nstirrings of unrest here, be sure not to bring your hard earned
\ncash with you. Our banks won't accept it, unless it is freshly
\nminted and carried over here without being folded into a wallet
\nand can pass close inspection for invisible faults.<\/p>\n
Many banks are refusing U.S. notes which they acknowledge are
\nnot fake. Isn't it time our banks started operating in a more
\npractical manner?<\/p>\n
J SJAHLIN<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/get-real-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }