06/11/2018
Two NI Banks To Launch New Plastic Notes
Two banks in Northern Ireland have confirmed they will introduce new plastic notes in 2019.
On 27 February next year, Danske Bank will launch a polymer £10 note and the Bank of Ireland will introduce £5 and £10 notes, followed by a £20 note in 2020.
Danske Bank's new polymer £10 note will feature a a depiction of pneumatic tyre inventor John Dunlop. The new polymer note will include an image of Mr Dunlop's son alongside that of his father.
(CD/CM)
On 27 February next year, Danske Bank will launch a polymer £10 note and the Bank of Ireland will introduce £5 and £10 notes, followed by a £20 note in 2020.
Danske Bank's new polymer £10 note will feature a a depiction of pneumatic tyre inventor John Dunlop. The new polymer note will include an image of Mr Dunlop's son alongside that of his father.
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28 April 2021
Warning Issued Over Fake Polymer £20 Notes Being Used In Shops
Police in Mid Ulster have issued a warning about fake polymer £20 notes being used in shops. The Bank of England notes have been described as "good quality" and "definitely require a second glance.
Warning Issued Over Fake Polymer £20 Notes Being Used In Shops
Police in Mid Ulster have issued a warning about fake polymer £20 notes being used in shops. The Bank of England notes have been described as "good quality" and "definitely require a second glance.
24 June 2025
Three Arrested in Newtownabbey Over Counterfeit Bank Notes
Police have arrested three individuals this afternoon, Monday, 23 June 2025, in connection with the use of counterfeit bank notes in local businesses. Officers from the PSNI's Auto Crime Team stopped a vehicle near the Sandyknowes Roundabout in Newtownabbey, leading to the arrest of two men, aged 39 and 20, and a 15-year-old boy.
Three Arrested in Newtownabbey Over Counterfeit Bank Notes
Police have arrested three individuals this afternoon, Monday, 23 June 2025, in connection with the use of counterfeit bank notes in local businesses. Officers from the PSNI's Auto Crime Team stopped a vehicle near the Sandyknowes Roundabout in Newtownabbey, leading to the arrest of two men, aged 39 and 20, and a 15-year-old boy.
14 December 2023
PSNI Issues Warning Of Counterfeit RBS Bank Notes
The PSNI is asking retailers and the public to "exercise caution" when dealing with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) polymer/plastic £50 notes, after a number of counterfeit notes were recovered across Northern Ireland. Counterfeit £50 notes can be identified as fake from the holographic foil strip on each note.
PSNI Issues Warning Of Counterfeit RBS Bank Notes
The PSNI is asking retailers and the public to "exercise caution" when dealing with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) polymer/plastic £50 notes, after a number of counterfeit notes were recovered across Northern Ireland. Counterfeit £50 notes can be identified as fake from the holographic foil strip on each note.
25 August 2005
Counterfeit note warning issued by police
Police are warning shopkeepers and members of the public to be extra vigilant when checking bank notes following a number of reported incidents of counterfeit notes of various denominations being passed throughout Northern Ireland recently.
Counterfeit note warning issued by police
Police are warning shopkeepers and members of the public to be extra vigilant when checking bank notes following a number of reported incidents of counterfeit notes of various denominations being passed throughout Northern Ireland recently.
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