In Romania we also have polymer banknotes since 1999 (lower value notes are printed on a cheaper support compared to higher value ones). First editions were manufactured in Australia.
The ATMs don't seem to have any problems with them (but most ATMs were installed after 1999 anyway). The notes seem to be much more resistant compared to the paper ones, and when they get damaged beyond repair, they are pulled out of circulation and recycled into plastic items like garbage bins.
The ATMs don't seem to have any problems with them (but most ATMs were installed after 1999 anyway). The notes seem to be much more resistant compared to the paper ones, and when they get damaged beyond repair, they are pulled out of circulation and recycled into plastic items like garbage bins.