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Re: Canadian Currency
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"Nathan, Kevin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 6 May 2003 11:13:41 -0700
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Thanks Gary.  That explains it.  I really appreciate your effort to come up
with this.  Very 73.
Kevin, K7RX

Kevin Nathan, Independent Living Coordinator
Dept. of Services for the Blind
3411 S. Alaska
Seattle, Wa 98118
Voice:  (206) 721-6450
Cell:  (206) 604-4767
Toll Free:  (800) 552-7103
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Jackson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 10:59 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Canadian Currency


Hi Kevin and all, below is a message from a friend of mine In Saskatoon.
Gary

Hi Gary, Your friend is correct, there is a Braille cell on the $5 bill and
2 Braille cells on the $10 bill.  Rather than putting a Braille number to
signify the denomination of the bill, the Canadian mint chose to put a
single Braille cell on the $5 thinking it would stand up better.  I only
know of the $5 & $10 bills with Braille cells on them and I think it has
been discontinued because the Braille does not stand up to use.  I have seen
bills with the Braille cells on them and they are barely distinguishable
after a little while in circulation.  Hope this helps, Judy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan, Kevin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 12:45 PM


Thanks much Michael.  I appreciate the info.  Very 73.
Kevin, K7RX

Kevin Nathan, Independent Living Coordinator
Dept. of Services for the Blind
3411 S. Alaska
Seattle, Wa 98118
Voice:  (206) 721-6450
Cell:  (206) 604-4767
Toll Free:  (800) 552-7103
Fax:  (206) 721-6403
Email:  [log in to unmask]



-----Original Message-----
From: Michael [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 08:12 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject:


Kevin:

I believe that the canadian mint and banks are experimenting with this so
called braille on the $5 and $10.  I personally never seen the $5.  I have
had a $10 so you might want to make sure thats a 5 and not a 10.  Me
personally, I think that passing that cell for number representation is an
insult. <Grin>  at least they could have tried to come close to a 10 or 5.

HTH & 73:
Michael VO1RYN

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