New Notes V Old Notes

[easyride]

A friend wants me to exchange old (pre silver strip) 1000 and 500 Baht notes for him. Are both type of notes still in general circulation? I think the 1000 baht notes are but can't remember the 500 baht notes? This shows the dangers of Sang Thip!

[bkkandrew]

A friend wants me to exchange old (pre silver strip) 1000 and 500 Baht notes for him. Are both type of notes still in general circulation? I think the 1000 baht notes are but can't remember the 500 baht notes? This shows the dangers of Sang Thip!

Not had trouble with old 50's, so I guess old 500's would be the same...?

[peter991]

Depends on the condition of the notes. I had a banknote last week which was partly torn (not torn in half) and somebody had mended it with sticky tape.

When I went to pay for something, it was only taken very reluctantly.

Anybody know about this? Is a damaged (and repaired) banknote legal tender in a shop? Or should I have exchanged it at a bank?

Peter

[astral]

The bank would be the better option for old or damaged currency.