Category "Essay", 8. – 10. grade
Ivaylo Borisov, 9th grade, 9. клас[1]
Supervisor: Maya Ganeva
Secondary School with Advanced Foreign Language Studies “Dr. Petar Beron” – Pernik (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/nat2025-3.06
Abstract. The goal of every person is to realize themselves through the acquisition of knowledge and skills, in this sense, money is only a means to achieve goals. That is why Peter Thiel is cited at the beginning of the paper. The topic of the chemistry of banknotes and coins is interesting with the unusual connection between the familiar from daily life and the scientific processes behind them. The goal is to understand how chemical compounds are used in the creation of banknotes and how they contribute to their security, durability and aesthetic value. Information from various sources was used to describe processes such as the production of polymer banknotes, the use of security and thermochromic inks, as well as the application of fluorescent to prevent counterfeiting and fading. The results show that money is more than a means of payment: it is the product of complex chemical technology. This leads to the idea that chemistry is not just a science, but a force that shapes the world around us in an imperceptible but significant way.
Keywords: chemistry; money; banknotes; protection; technology
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