Paper notes are being replaced by the new polymer series
The Bank of England will withdraw legal tender status of their paper £20 and £50 notes after 30 September 2022.
If you have any paper £20 or £50 notes, the BofE encourage you to use them or deposit them with your bank or Post Office before 30 September 2022.
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paper notes are returned to the Bank of England, they are being replaced with the new polymer £20 notes featuring JMW Turner, and polymer £50 notes featuring Alan Turing.