They haven’t been in circulation for all that long, but the new five pound notes have already caused more than their fair share of controversy and drama since their launch in 2016. Firstly ...

Videos have appeared online of people using the new five-pound note to play vinyl records. The new note is made of polymer, which means the corners are much sharper than the previous note.

But turns out some of the new £5 notes could legitimately be worth a hell of a lot more thanks to a hidden doodle. An artist known for his miniature engravings has added a tiny portrait of Jane ...

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The Bank of England said its supplier of currency, Innovia, is working toward removing the use of animal fat in the production of its new plastic five pound note after objection raised by ...

This plastic note is valid currency with a value of five sterling pounds produced in Northern Ireland. It respresents a desire to extend the longevity of 'paper' money. The plastic material allows ...

But how much is it? ALIEN: Alien language. NARRATOR: Let’s see… you’ve got one five pound note, three, one pound coins and four, 50p pieces. £5 plus £3 makes £8, plus one 50p, makes £8.50.

The new design features King Charles III alongside iconic local wildlife, such as a king penguin and black-browed albatrosses. Its latest revamp has followed a shortage of five pound notes which ...