Fake $10 note with altered Yusof Ishak portrait
A Singaporean zi char stall received a genuine $10 banknote that had been tampered with, featuring a scratched-off moustache and altered eyes on the portrait of Yusof Ishak. The stall owner confirmed the note's authenticity with banks after initially fearing it was counterfeit.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a curious local news story highlighting the importance of currency verification and the oddities of everyday commerce.
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