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Plastic bank notes planned

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Wed, 11 Sep, 2013 - 01:00

ENGLAND: Plastic bank notes could be issued within three years under plans by the Bank of England.

It says polymer notes are cleaner, more secure, and — because they last longer — £10m (€11.8m) a year cheaper than the cotton paper currently used.

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