It is part of the daily routine of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) and cash logistics service providers outside the central bank to remove worn-out banknotes from circulation.

Several European central banks, including MNB, and the World Health Organization have pointed out that the use of cash does not pose a major risk for the spread of the coronavirus, but in a widespread pandemic situation, compliance with basic hygiene rules to reduce risks is even more important, novekedes.hu adds.