上海农商银行回应“2万多枚焚烧硬币兑换”

Core Viewpoint - The incident involving a customer attempting to exchange a large quantity of damaged coins at Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank has sparked significant public discussion regarding the bank's policies on coin exchange and the legitimacy of the coins presented [1][2]. Group 1: Incident Details - A customer, Mr. Lu, attempted to exchange over 140 kilograms of damaged one-cent coins at a Shanghai bank, which was refused due to the coins' condition and the volume of the request [1]. - The bank stated that the coins were severely burned, deformed, and worn, leading to concerns about the efficiency of counting and the accuracy of identification [1]. - The bank recommended that Mr. Lu visit authorized banks for such exchanges, offering transportation assistance if needed, but he declined this option [1]. Group 2: Public Reaction - Public opinion on social media is divided; some argue that banks should accept any coins that meet exchange criteria, while others understand the bank's cautious approach due to the potential mixing of counterfeit or foreign coins [1]. - There are also suspicions regarding the source of the coins, with some questioning why Mr. Lu expected to exchange coins purchased by weight [1]. Group 3: Background Information - Mr. Lu claimed that the coins were obtained from a waste-to-energy plant, where a client suggested using the recovered coins for payment [2]. - He accumulated several thousand kilograms of coins, amounting to over 100,000 yuan, since late 2024 [2]. - A document purportedly from a company was presented by Mr. Lu to validate the coins' origin, but the company later denied any association with him or the coins [4].