Plastic banknotes to start in 2016

[dan78]

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 Winston Churchill will be the first plastic banknote.

About 20 countries around the world have adopted polymer banknotes, starting with Australia in 1988.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25427663

 

[rascal]

plastics!

 

[Groucho]

It's ok, I'll still be short.

 

[BlueThai]

I hate plastic notes. They introduced them here in Thailand but scrapped them after a few years and returned to real money thankfully

 

[Del]

Good luck trying to make a scroll out of a plastic note

 

[Moomin]

So i can wipe my arse with my notes and then wash them in washing machine. Cant wait for 2016 now.

 

[Woolly Blue]

Makes a bugger of "putting it on your plastic" when using your credit card. For that reason, I'm against it.

 

[bluemangroup]

Good luck trying to make a scroll out of a plastic note

Buy some straws and scissors with your plastic money.

 

[Moomin]

It would be easier to snort lines is surely a plus for the plastic note.

 

[Tubey]

They're really good. The Australian currency is fantastic; dead durable, comfortable feel, easy to store in a wallet.

Good call IMO.

 

[Torontoblue]

Got these in Canada too. Sure they are durable but they're a pain in the arse to try and fold, and counting them is a pain too, they just slide everywhere!

 

[Toffeelover]

But at least they won't be ruined if left in your pants when their being washed.

 

[Fensta]

Putting Winston Churchill on the £5 is a good idea, but Jane Austen on the £10 ? Who gives a toss about her cept some ropey old women readers. Rather they put a pic of Benny Hill on it than her.

 

[Torontoblue]

But at least they won't be ruined if left in your pants when their being washed.

I never leave money in my pockets; I'm not a cash guy, use my debit card for everything.

 

[Moomin]

Putting Winston Churchill on the £5 is a good idea, but Jane Austen on the £10 ? Who gives a toss about her cept some ropey old women readers. Rather they put a pic of Benny Hill on it than her.

Jane Austen should be replaced by Jet from Gladiators.