Trace evidence dynamics of cocaine on banknotes: A comparison study of paper and polymer banknotes

Polymer Banknotes: A Review of Materials, Design, and Printing

“…The findings imply that cocaine particles are less likely to be kept on nonporous polymer banknotes and are more likely to be maintained within the porous matrix of paper banknotes. This outcome was anticipated and is consistent with prior research that evaluated how surface type affects the transmission of trace forensic materials such as DNA [38]. longer life of banknotes, which reduces environmental damage and saves costs in different countries.…”

“…The current study has demonstrated that polymer banknotes will have an impact on both consumer behavior, such as intent to buy or impulsive behavior behind the payment, and the parallel economy of regions of the world, which is the economy that is not included in the state's national income and is not managed by the state. This economy includes straightforward handicrafts and handmade products, individual self-employment, and small-scale manufacturing [34,37,38]. Because the state cannot monitor the flow of currencies and the reasons behind why those who earn money unconnected to the state or its taxes accept them, the polymer currency will affect this kind of economy [37,[39][40][41].…”