€350m worth of punts still unclaimed
New figures from the Central Bank suggest we are still holding onto over €350m worth of pre-euro currency.
Although the punt ceased to be legal tender in 2002 the Central Bank will still exchange notes and coin.
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SUBSCRIBENew figures from the Central Bank suggest we are still holding onto over €350m worth of pre-euro currency.
Although the punt ceased to be legal tender in 2002 the Central Bank will still exchange notes and coin.
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