121: Collector's edition paper coupons are practically works of art.

The live broadcast scene.

The hour-long display of black technology completely overturned people's long-held perceptions of paper currency for the first time.

In everyone's mind, paper currency should, by all rights, only serve the function of money.

But who would have thought that an ordinary piece of paper could extend to so many uses?

Su Yu's innovation today also redefined the ultimate limit of paper currency as a form of money.

When the final black technology demonstration ended, the audience at the venue and in the live stream room were completely numb. It was too much! Simply too much!

So much so that later, while listening to Su Yu's explanation, many people had already forgotten what was said earlier.

Although less than a third of the thirty-four anti-counterfeiting technologies were demonstrated, this had already completely conquered everyone present.

Moreover, the anti-counterfeiting technologies he chose to demonstrate today were all unique rewards he obtained from the system, which no country or institution currently uses.

As for common anti-counterfeiting technologies, Su Yu felt they were all much the same, so he didn't waste time demonstrating them.

"Alright, I got carried away and ended up chatting a bit more."

"These are the anti-counterfeiting technologies for the self-created paper currency that I wanted to share with everyone today."

He spoke for nearly an hour straight, and even though he drank water several times in between, his throat was still dry.

"Regarding the remaining techniques for distinguishing authenticity that I didn't cover, if I have time later, I will create a table and publish it on the community forum. If you're interested, you can follow me and check it out then."

After speaking, Su Yu turned his gaze to Yan Bingbing, who was standing beside him, utterly stunned.

It wasn't until the dazzling spotlight shone on the girl that Yan Bingbing reacted, belatedly picking up the microphone to take control of the stage.

"Thank you, Teacher Su Yu, for the wonderful sharing you brought us today!"

"With these anti-counterfeiting technologies, each with distinct functions, I believe that everyone will easily be able to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit when they see this set of paper currency in the future."

"So, with the demonstration concluded, next, let's invite our three guest teachers to provide their professional commentary on the spot."

Although she knew this should be the normal flow of the program, Yan Bingbing's sudden introduction still put the three old experts, Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Expert, National Landscape Painter and Design Specialist, and Mr. Liao, in a difficult position.

The three old men looked at each other, you at me, I at you, and for a moment, no one chose to speak first.

It wasn't that they were unwilling to give their comments.

The public's eyes are sharp!

Everyone saw the quality of Su Yu's self-created paper currency. For them to speak from the perspective of research experts, they could only exclaim with emotion.

Awesome! Why isn't this our Huaxia Country's national currency!

The scene was quiet for a moment.

Finally, it was National Landscape Painter and Design Specialist, Mr. Song, who was seated first, who took on the burden.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough..."

"This set of paper currency, whether in terms of print design, pattern creativity, or painting style, is already at a level that stands on its own!"

"It's evident that Young Friend Su must have consulted a large amount of Huaxia Country's historical data beforehand when creating it. Every part of the pattern display is extremely well-researched, close to history yet highly innovative, bringing out the spirit of craftsmanship of our Huaxia Country to its fullest."

"Therefore, I believe the quality of this set of paper currency can rank among the best globally."

"As for the selection of materials, Mr. Liao should have more say than I do."

National Landscape Painter and Design Specialist glanced at Mr. Liao, who was sitting beside him as steady as a mountain, and subtly tossed the topic over to him.

Mr. Liao: ???

No, Brother, I asked you to comment a bit, and you really only commented that much?

I hadn't even thought of how to praise it yet.

But there was no choice; it was his turn, so Mr. Liao had to bite the bullet.

"As everyone knows, whether paper currency is suitable for widespread issuance is actually affected by two factors."

"First is the quality of the paper currency. If the issued paper currency is too poor in quality, its preservation time will be greatly shortened, which will indirectly increase printing demand and waste resources."

"Second is the cost of the paper currency. The production cost of a piece of paper currency must be controlled within appropriate conditions."

"However, through Young Friend Su's demonstration just now, I feel that the cost of producing this paper currency should be considerably higher than the current national currency."

Upon hearing this, Yan Bingbing blinked and asked a question.

"Mr. Liao, this set of paper currency is privately printed by Teacher Su Yu. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to compare it rashly with the national currency?"

"Moreover, as cost increases, quality also increases. Isn't that a positive development in both aspects simultaneously?"

"Of two pieces of paper currency, one has a lifespan of three years, and the other has a lifespan of five years. If the five-year one only costs ten percent more than the three-year one, isn't it more cost-effective in comparison?"

Mr. Liao: ...It seems that's the logic.

But why does it feel like something isn't quite right?

Beside him, Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Expert, seeing his old Brother stumped, immediately stepped in to help.

"You can't say that."

"Although the paper currency made by Young Friend Su is indeed stunning, even an artwork of collectible quality. But precisely because its quantity is small, it becomes even more precious."

"There's an old Huaxia Country saying: 'Things are valued for their rarity.'"

"If this set of paper currency were to be widely popularized and issued, its value would be greatly diminished at that time."

"So, I personally believe that Young Friend Su's set of paper currency cannot be called currency; it can only be called an artistic collectible. And collectibles cannot be measured by cost-effectiveness!"

Yan Bingbing nodded in sudden understanding.

Makes sense, not currency but an artistic collectible.

Immediately, she turned to look at Su Yu, who was in the center of the stage with an indifferent expression.

"Teacher Su Yu, Mr. Jiang just said that the paper currency has transcended the scope of currency and should be called a collectible. May I be so bold as to ask, will there be plans for additional issuance of such collectibles in the future?"

"Or, what is the current quantity of the paper currency?"

Su Yu patted the small leather case and smiled faintly.

"Besides the four pieces just demonstrated, there are a total of six more sets of this paper currency."

"I believe the Brothers who have watched my previous live streams should know that the 100,000 yen note I replicated before was eventually given away to fans through a lottery."

"However, the quantity was too small last time, with only one lucky viewer receiving it, so this time I specifically printed several more sets."

"Today, I'll take this opportunity to give back to everyone with a lottery."

"If any of you want to participate in the lottery, you can send comments in the Streamer's live stream room. There are a total of six sets of paper currency, and they will all be given away through a lottery today!"