They are smaller, shinier and supposed to be tougher than their predecessors - but are the new plastic five pound notes really ... stronger' plastic £5 note Article continues below The Bank ...

For plain old cash, the new five pound note is pretty snazzy. It's made of a flexible polymer material that resists dirt and lasts longer than paper. It also has some robust security features that ...

The new five pound note has a secret power - it can play vinyl. That's because it's made of polymer, which is a type of plastic. Basically it acts like the stylus on a record player which ...

News of the new five pound note first broke in June. After extensive testing, the Bank of England said that the new plastic bills are waterproof, can withstand small flames and are expected to ...

A grandmother hopes to cash in on the new five pound note craze to pay for a dream Christmas for her family. Gail Meikle has put one of the plastic fivers up for sale online after spotting what ...

The new five pound note comes into circulation on Tuesday, September13. Here are the 10 facts you need to know about the 'plastic fiver'. 1. The new note is plastic. Well polymer to be exact ...

The new five pound note has a secret power - it can play vinyl. That's because it's made of polymer, which is a type of plastic. Basically it acts like the stylus on a record player which ...