Hi Ed, That is correct, I guess I simplified my statement by mentioning "braille dots". As far as the location, it's super easy. The old bills have the dots at the top right, the new bills have them at the top left (at least I always turn them so that the dots are in that position).
A $5 bill has a single set of 6 dots. A $10 bill has 2 sets of 6 dots next to each other. A $20 bill has 3 sets A $50 bill has 4 sets A $100 bill has 2 sets, but they are basically the outermost sets which you would fine on the $50 which means there is a large gap in between the 2 sets. It really is easy to remember and especially on the new polymer bills the dots are still as crisp as always even after putting it through the washing machine in the pocket of my jeans. I had to try this of course since the bills are supposed to be almost indistructable. If it gets wet you just wipe it dry and that's that. Best regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Barnes Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 3:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Looktel Money Reader Has Been Updated Morning Sieghard and list. I feel compelled to clarify Sieghard's message shown below. There are indeed dots on the new Canadian money, the 20, 50, and 100 dennominations, however; these dots are not braille in the traditional sense. The dots do not represent any of the braille numbers consistant with identifying a bill I.E., the digits 2, 5, 1, or 0. The dots are basically six dots together in the traditional dots 1-2-3-4-5-6 braille cell formation. The only way that these are in any way helpful is that the cells on each bill are at different locations on the money itself so I suppose if one practised it enough he or she can identify which money they have in their hand by analyzing the patterns of where each 6-dot cell is located, however; I haven't figured that out, and to be honest, I ain't putting much effort into it, I think I'll stick with LookTel. If you have any questions just ask away - Ed. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 4:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Looktel Money Reader Has Been Updated Hi Les and others, I just updated and for the Canadians on the list, the update includes the new $100, $50 and $20 bills although as they are clearly marked with braille dots it is not really necessary to use Money Reader with those new bills especially since the dots on the new polymer bills don't seem to wear off, at least not so far. Money Reader is still useful for $5 and $10 bills where the dots have worn off until the new bills come out later this year. Regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Les Kriegler Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Looktel Money Reader Has Been Updated The subject line says it all. Many country currencies have been added. They include: Canada, (perhaps in already), Israel, Australia and New Zealand. There are others. Les -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. 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