ONLY 51 days are left before the Bank of England withdraws the legal tender status of certain paper banknotes.
On September 30, the Bank of England will withdraw the legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 notes.
The Bank of England are encouraging anyone who still has these to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office during these last 51 days.
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The Bank of England's Chief Cashier, Sarah John, said: "Changing our banknotes from paper to polymer over recent years has been an important development, because it makes them more difficult to counterfeit, and means they are more durable.
"The majority of paper banknotes have now been taken out of circulation, but a significant number remain in the economy, so we're asking you to check if you have any at home."
There are still more than £6 billion worth of paper £20, and more than £8 billion worth of paper £50 banknotes in circulation.
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