Cheaper, because they last longer than paper notes. This means fewer notes will need to be printed and transported, making the series more economical. Greener, because over the life of the series, fewer notes will be produced. And when they do wear out, they will be recycled. It’s possible that they’ll be recycled into new products – products, such as this flowerpot.
In conclusion, the global nature of the crisis has highlighted the necessity of a holistic, internationally coordinated approach to achieve fundamental reforms in financial regulation. These reforms are under way.