Are broken RMB banknotes illegal?

Not illegal

The broken banknotes came from the banknote processing center. This is a place that cannot be found on the map. It has no signboards, is heavily guarded, has multiple security checks, and is monitored throughout. Moreover, after the banknotes are crushed, the destination must be strictly controlled, and the review of the sale of shredded banknote products is even more stringent. Therefore, the number of shredded banknote collections on the market is very small.

The ornaments are mainly made of curling prototypes with a face value of 100 yuan and non-qualified product debris generated during the production process, reflecting the green and environmental protection concept of this Winter Olympics. The shredded banknotes are issued with the approval of the Currency and Gold and Silver Bureau of the People's Bank of China and the China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation. They are produced and supervised by Shijiazhuang Banknote Printing Co., Ltd., and their authority is guaranteed.