The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 5, February 1, 2004, Article 28

NEW VIETNAMESE COINS BEING GOBBLED UP

  Another coin-swallowing outbreak was reported by
  Reuters on January 30, 2004:

  "New coins introduced by Vietnam's Central Bank are
  being gobbled up -- not by collectors, but rather by children
  who swallow them after mistaking them for sweets.

  Since three coins were made available in mid-December after
  a two-decade absence, doctors have treated at least 17
  children for swallowing them."

  "The mishaps are an unforeseen headache for Vietnam's central
  bank, which had hoped the coins would promote the use of
  vending machines and other conveniences.

  The launch of Vietnam's new money has faced other glitches.

  Polymer-based, counterfeit proof banknotes that were also
  introduced last month were hit by rumors that the bills would
  be withdrawn because they had no year of issue printed on
  them."

  To read the full article, see:
  http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?storyID=4250650

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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