The Guangzhou branch of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) says it will destroy banknotes collected from virus-affected sectors such as hospitals. Photo: China Daily via Reuters
The Guangzhou branch of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) says it will destroy banknotes collected from virus-affected sectors such as hospitals. Photo: China Daily via Reuters

China central bank branch to destroy banknotes from coronavirus-hit sectors

  • Paper currency collected from hospitals and buses among those targeted by the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) in a public health push
  • Other notes will be disinfected and stored for 14 days before going back into circulation

The Guangzhou branch of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) says it will destroy banknotes collected from virus-affected sectors such as hospitals. Photo: China Daily via Reuters
The Guangzhou branch of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) says it will destroy banknotes collected from virus-affected sectors such as hospitals. Photo: China Daily via Reuters
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