Green Confetti

What would you do if you accidentally shredded $6,600 in cash? Over here, shoot my self comes to mind, but in Taiwan there is help available. When a fellow named Lin accidentally shredded T$200,000 (US$6,600) he turned it over to the forensics division of the Taiwanese Justice Ministry's special investigation unit. They help restore damaged cash FOR FREE. One of their forensic scientists was able, in seven days, to reassemble Mr. Lin's cash well enough for the man to receive full value for it. That's one very lucky and I dare say, very happy man!

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Posted By: Alex - Fri Dec 10, 2010
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Scan the pieces onto a computer and run some pattern matching software and viola!

The "weird" thing here is that the government agency did it "for free" like, you know, they were public servants or something.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 12/10/10 at 11:31 AM

exactly!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 12/10/10 at 11:33 AM

I believe the same bureau handles bills being taken out of service because of age and wear.. especially low denominations. The banks send them in for new ones.

Posted by ANON in Nowhere on 12/10/10 at 06:21 PM

I understand some cultures do that with their women, too, BD. :coolhmm:

Posted by done on 12/11/10 at 12:17 AM

ITS PEEEEEPPPPOOOOLLLEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

silly cultures that do that dan, hell i was just getting good at all the fun stuff when i started showing a little wear. 😉

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 12/11/10 at 07:57 AM

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