When Did White Five Pound Notes Stop Being Legal Tender?
21 February 1957

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Beside this, when did white five pound notes stop?

1961

Secondly, when did we stop using pound notes? 1988

Just so, is the old five pound note still legal tender?

While the paper £5 and £10 notes are no longer legal tender, they will always be accepted by the Bank of England. People can take or post any old notes to the bank in Threadneedle Street, in the City of London, to be exchanged for a new-style polymer one. Banknotes can also be exchanged by post."

Are old pound notes worth anything?

As a rough rule of thumb, Pattison says anything from before 1960 is worth getting valued. Even the 1956 old black and white fivers, which a lot of people kept, can sell for good money. One in mint condition is worth about £50.

Related Question Answers

Are paper 20 notes still legal?

Exchanging old notes
On 20 February 2020 we issued a new polymer £20 note. You will still be able to use the paper £20 note until we withdraw it from circulation. Many banks will accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers.

Can we exchange old notes now?

As per the RBI guidelines, these notes cannot be re-issued to the public. Exchange in 30 days in case of non-chest banks : If you have up to 5 damaged currency notes which your non-chest bank is unable to exchange, you can still deposit it for a receipt.
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