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The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) Plc also called MINT, Friday, explained why the new Naira notes leave ink when rubbed on plain white surfaces while stressing that best international best practice was followed in their production.

The company, also referred to as The MINT, is responsible for producing the naira, Nigeria’s currency.


In a statement on Friday, signed by NSPM’s Managing Director, Ahmed Halilu said its attention has been drawn to various clips, skits, concerns and comments on diverse platforms regarding the quality of the redesigned notes.

Addressing some of the popular criticisms of the new naira notes, Halilu affirmed they were of the same substrates as the existing ones and passed through the same printing processes and finishing procedures.

“It is, therefore, basically the same as the other notes in circulation,” he explained.


“It is, however, important to note that new banknotes are generally light when issued, then become heavier in circulation on getting in contact with dirt and moisture,” Halilu added.

“In addition, the second stage of currency printing (intaglio) requires a heavy deposit of special inks with fairly large particles to give a tactile feeling of the portraits as well as other raised prints by way of design.


“One of the properties of intaglio inks is non-solubility in water and ease of transfer (light stain) on plain white materials owing to the size of the particles.

“This is generally a security feature of all banknotes that easily differentiates them from forged or counterfeited notes.”


Halilu further said the best international practices have been deployed in the production of the new naira notes, adding that his agency would continue to ensure that it meets international standards.

“The naira is our legal tender and national symbol. We, therefore, urge Nigerians and other users of the naira banknotes not to subject our banknotes to experiment in order to prove a point,” he said.

Abfinest007:
Another excuse

Ofunaofu:
The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) Plc also called MINT, Friday, explained why the new Naira notes leave ink when rubbed on plain white surfaces while stressing that best international best practice was followed in their production.

The company, also referred to as The MINT, is responsible for producing the naira, Nigeria’s currency.


In a statement on Friday, signed by NSPM’s Managing Director, Ahmed Halilu said its attention has been drawn to various clips, skits, concerns and comments on diverse platforms regarding the quality of the redesigned notes.

Addressing some of the popular criticisms of the new naira notes, Halilu affirmed they were of the same substrates as the existing ones and passed through the same printing processes and finishing procedures.

“It is, therefore, basically the same as the other notes in circulation,” he explained.


“It is, however, important to note that new banknotes are generally light when issued, then become heavier in circulation on getting in contact with dirt and moisture,” Halilu added.

“In addition, the second stage of currency printing (intaglio) requires a heavy deposit of special inks with fairly large particles to give a tactile feeling of the portraits as well as other raised prints by way of design.


“One of the properties of intaglio inks is non-solubility in water and ease of transfer (light stain) on plain white materials owing to the size of the particles.

“This is generally a security feature of all banknotes that easily differentiates them from forged or counterfeited notes.”


Halilu further said the best international practices have been deployed in the production of the new naira notes, adding that his agency would continue to ensure that it meets international standards.

“The naira is our legal tender and national symbol. We, therefore, urge Nigerians and other users of the naira banknotes not to subject our banknotes to experiment in order to prove a point,” he said.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/why-new-naira-notes-leave-ink-when-rubbed-on-white-surfaces-mint/

mycar:
you did not read it else you wouldn't have made this comment.

They are saying that the quality of the new naira note is same as the old one, if you get a newly printed old naira note, it will exhibit the same quality, the high ink deposit is to improve the texture of the note, the note gets harder with time and those helps to differentiate it from the counterfeit ones.

So, to me, anybody that goes about washing or scrubbing the note to test its quality, is on his own. Treat the note with respect, it has come to stay.

mycar:
you did not read it else you wouldn't have made this comment.

They are saying that the quality of the new naira note is same as the old one, if you get a newly printed old naira note, it will exhibit the same quality, the high ink deposit is to improve the texture of the note, the note gets harder with time and those helps to differentiate it from the counterfeit ones.

So, to me, anybody that goes about washing or scrubbing the note to test its quality, is on his own. Treat the note with respect, it has come to stay.

dettolgel:
Naija I hail. Actually this is the first time I heard that it is normal for new notes to leave stain on white surface.

Irupetepete:
it is not the same... Have tested both...
Got mint of the old note from the atm then compared with the new one... The new one looks and feel like the counterfeit of the old one....
Na rubbish dem do for that new note, extreme rubbish...

Ofunaofu:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/01/why-new-naira-notes-leave-ink-when-rubbed-on-white-surfaces-mint/

mycar:
you did not read it else you wouldn't have made this comment.

They are saying that the quality of the new naira note is same as the old one, if you get a newly printed old naira note, it will exhibit the same quality, the high ink deposit helps to improve the texture of the notes, the note gets harder with time and those helps to differentiate it from the counterfeited ones.

So, to me, anybody that goes about washing or scrubbing the note to test its quality, is on his own. Treat the note with respect,.

SouthSouth1914:
Your explanation is the most nonsensical explanations yet, I have read in my entire life! The note gets harder with time? Does the note has particles of IRON?

Foolish people really exist!

mycar:
You mean my explanation is different from what they wrote or what they wrote is wrong? Your answer will tell you how sensible you are