#NSTviral: Woman finds banknotes rusted, damaged after 2 years in money box [WATCH]

A woman in Kuala Lumpur was astonished to discover several banknotes inside a money box that were damaged and rusted after her home was flooded two years prior. A TikTok video shared by user Wife Bey Jaa showcased the unfortunate condition of the notes, which included RM10 and RM50 denominations. She explained that the money box had been placed on the floor when floodwaters entered her residence, but it was only when she decided to deposit her children's savings at a bank recently that she noticed the damage.

Upon opening the money box, she exclaimed in the video caption, "I was shocked to see everything damaged."

On August 15, 2026, while she had some free time, she intended to visit the bank to deposit her children's coins. To her utter shock, when she opened the money box, she found all the contents severely damaged. The video has garnered various reactions from viewers, with some suggesting that even damaged banknotes can still be exchanged at banks for new notes.

One user, @Duniahanyapinjamanshop, mentioned that she had previously exchanged banknotes damaged by termites, receiving the full value in return. Another user, @GeeRantau, stated that the notes could still be exchanged as long as their serial numbers remained intact. However, @Azni Tahadi reminded the public that storing cash in metal containers, such as money boxes, could lead to rust and eventual damage to the notes.

She advised against storing money in metal containers in the future, as rust could spread and ultimately harm the notes.