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 ...

The 1800s saw the Pound Sterling to US Dollar (GBPUSD) exchange rate by and large maintain a rate of around $5 to every £1 with ... On a historical side-note this prompted the Mint to introduce ...

It’s not that long ago our hearts would sink if we discovered the clumpy remains of a five pound note in the pocket of ... compared to other examples from history. BBC Bitesize takes a look ...