It turns out that after withdrawing money from an ATM, it can be fun not only for the person whose money it is. This situation happened to a user of the social network Threads.
He published a photograph showing a banknote just withdrawn from the ATM, on which someone had handwritten: "Drink it!" Isn't this a great plot for a novel about a cursed banknote?
The person who withdrew the banknote added to the post: "Withdrew a banknote from the ATM, it seems like a hint from the universe."
Of course, this also sparked lively amusement in the comments. - Someone wrote.
It is worth reminding that inscriptions on banknotes can be considered intentional damage to the banknote, as writings, stamps, or scribbles can spoil the appearance of the banknote, its security features, or make it unsuitable for reissue into circulation. Experts from the European Central Bank explain that central banks in the eurozone replace accidentally damaged banknotes if the criteria are met; however, intentionally damaged euro banknotes are not replaced.
The practical rules of the Bank of Latvia state that damaged euro banknotes can be exchanged for free if the anti-counterfeiting features are discernible, the denomination can be determined, there is confidence in authenticity, and the presented portion exceeds 50% of the whole banknote. If there are doubts — for example, if the banknote has been burned, bleached, washed, or lacks security features — it is sent for examination.
