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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
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From: "Nathan, Kevin" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thanks much Michael. I appreciate the info. Very 73.
Kevin, K7RX
Kevin Nathan, Independent Living Coordinator
Dept. of Services for the Blind
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Seattle, Wa 98118
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 08:12 AM
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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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