Swedes flock to last bank offering cash in new notes exchange

Stockholm

AS Sweden proudly unpacks a new series of bank notes, there's only one lender left in the country that still offers manual cash handling services at all its branches.

Svenska Handelsbanken is extending opening hours and redeploying staff as Swedes pour in to convert old bills, set to become obsolete as early as next year. The new notes will carry images of celebrities including Hollywood icon Greta Garbo and Pippi Longstocking author Astrid Lindgren.