The new ten pound notes come into circulation on September 14, 2017 and left some of us wondering what happens to the old notes. The Bank of England decided to move to polymer notes because they ...

This week, the U.K. introduced a polymer 5-pound note that's designed to be waterproof, tear-resistant and chewable. The Bank of England still doesn't recommend setting it on fire.

They were launched as an ethical and local alternative to the way we use money - but in the next three months, the brightly-coloured Bristol Pound notes will be effectively worthless. The ...

Plastic five pound notes that can survive a soaking in liquid and will last longer than paper fivers are available in cash machines from today - but shoppers have been warned they may stick ...

MICRO engraver Graham Short’s work may be small but it makes big money. Famous for creating images of Harry Kane and Jane Austen on five pound notes, his masterpieces can fetch up to £50,000 … ...

A £5 note believed to be worth £50,000 after it was engraved with an image of England captain Harry Kane is now in circulation Merthyr Tydfil - Wales.

A FIFTH fiver engraved with a Jane Austen quote has been put into circulation – worth an estimated £50,000. Micro-artist Graham Short engraved four £5 notes with a tiny portrait of Austen and… ...

Note: This BBC interview can be heard in the Here & Now podcast or with the WBUR app. The Bank of England introduced a new plastic five pound note this week, following a growing number of other ...

The Bank of England's new plastic 5-pound note is stronger, cleaner and safer, but apparently not suitable for vegetarians.