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Have you spent all your old fivers?

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POGS Wed 26-Apr-17 22:33:46

Ana

Yes you would have to go a bank , building society and I think the Post Office.

I told my friend today and she said she had some stuffed in a pillow in her airing cupboard in case she need cash.

Jalima1108 Wed 26-Apr-17 21:25:37

Plenty to spend on chocolate then!

Maggiemaybe Wed 26-Apr-17 21:09:26

I've just checked, Jamila. Still the zloty - phew!

Maggiemaybe Wed 26-Apr-17 21:08:06

They are. We've been to Krakow and Gdansk and loved them both. Looks as if Warsaw might be on the cards!

Jalima1108 Wed 26-Apr-17 21:06:13

Are they still using the zloty or euros now Maggie?

you could bring back some Cadbury's chocolate

Chewbacca Wed 26-Apr-17 21:02:58

Zlotys? Are they Polish currency Maggie?

Maggiemaybe Wed 26-Apr-17 21:01:26

I've just had a rummage and found a stash of zlotys. A good excuse to book another little city break, I think! smile

Chewbacca Wed 26-Apr-17 20:21:46

Felt like you had thousands when you had a ten bob note, didn't you!

rosesarered Wed 26-Apr-17 20:20:04

Oh! A ten bob note,smile I used to get one of those for my birthday ( such riches!)
When one of my Grandma's died, a whole load of white fivers were found in her wardrobe, by that time not legal tender, even the banks didn't want them.
I must ferret about in all my handbags to check on any old fivers and pound coins.

Chewbacca Wed 26-Apr-17 19:12:51

I've got an old 10 bob note that I've been hanging on to for decades. It's such a lovely looking note; really looks as though it's worth something, unlike the new fiver that looks like an escapee from a Monopoly set.

Jalima1108 Wed 26-Apr-17 19:08:48

I have found some francs in the drawer
and some markka

Jalima1108 Wed 26-Apr-17 19:07:35

I don't think I have any tucked away but I will check all pockets and purses!!

Thanks POGS, if I find a bunch of fivers I will treat all of GN to cupcake or wine [or both]

Ana Wed 26-Apr-17 18:54:26

(sorry, 5th May)

Ana Wed 26-Apr-17 18:53:56

I haven't had an old one for ages, but surely the banks would change them for you even after 6th May?

Greyduster Wed 26-Apr-17 18:51:35

Actually, POGS I didn't know until I saw a notice on a bus this morning! Must have a look in GS's money boxes and take them to the bank. They should carry on changing them after 5th May I would have thought. Sad; I hate the plastic ones.

POGS Wed 26-Apr-17 18:29:04

Have you emptied your mattresses everybody?

I am sure most of you know but I didn't know until today the old £5 note will not be accepted by shops , cafés etc.etc. from 5th May.

I'm probably mentioning this for nothing blush