Plastic banknotes that can survive a spin in the washing machine are to be brought into circulation by the Bank of England in 2016.
The Bank argues that the polymer notes stay cleaner and are more secure than cotton paper notes, which have been used for more than 100 years.
The £5 note featuring Sir Winston Churchill will be the first plastic banknote.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25427663
I think I still have some old £1 notes kicking around the house somewhere. I'm suprised the £5 hasn't been phased out in favour of a coin. Yes, I know there have been a couple of commemorative ones issued, but not generally used in everyday transactions.
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