Will COVID-19 Kill Cash? Reports that the coronavirus could be transmitted by handling cash has given people another reason to steer clear of banknotes. Although untrue, the damage has been done, and a recent survey found that 75% of respondents expect to use cash less in the future.
Surge in damaged cash as worried South Koreans try to microwave the virus: Worried South Koreans are putting banknotes in their microwaves and washing machines, damaging the bills in their attempts to cleanse them of the coronavirus.
Spike in damaged cash after South Koreans put money in ovens to rid it of coronavirus:
The Bank of Korea said a total of 2.69 trillion won (US$2.25 trillion) worth of damaged notes and coins were destroyed in the first half of 2020
A person surnamed Um wanted to redeem at least 35.5 million won (US$30,000) in notes damaged after he had put them in the washing machine
