Change small change

Handling illegal money exchange establishments in Tay Ho Palace

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After Lao Dong Newspaper reported on the phenomenon of exchanging small change at Tay Ho Palace, local authorities inspected and handled the violating establishments.

Lunar New Year is always the time when the demand for exchanging new money and small change for lucky money increases dramatically. Photo: Thanh Van

Exorbitant fees for exchanging lucky money for Tet, getting more expensive closer to Tet

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Lunar New Year is always an occasion when the demand for exchanging new money and small change for lucky money increases dramatically, despite the barriers of money exchange fees.

Individuals and organizations that do not have the function but exchange new coins for the purpose of making profit can be fined from 20,000,000 VND to 40,000,000 VND for individuals and from 40,000,000 VND to 80,000,000 VND for organizations. Illustration photo: Hai Nguyen

How is exchanging small change for profit during Tet punished?

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Reader email trungxxx@gmail.com asked: Will people who exchange new small bills and profit from a percentage of the amount exchanged be punished?

Forging money issued by the US Treasury Department, 2 USD gold buffalo sold in online market

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Shops are flooded online, selling 2-dollar gold buffalo bills advertised as being issued by the US Treasury Department. In fact, this currency is issued by the private company Merrick mint, and has absolutely no circulating value.