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A rare £10 note from 1895, expected to fetch £26,000 at auction, is believed to be the only surviving example in private hands.

Iranians are lining up to purchase the highest denomination banknote in history as inflation surges due to the impact of the US-Israel war.

The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures like Winston Churchill on banknotes with animals as a symbolic reflection of the perceived decline of Western civilization.

The UK is seeing a significant decline in cash payments, with cash now representing only nine percent of transactions, yet banknotes featuring historical figures like Winston Churchill remain in circulation.

The Bank of England plans to replace the images of historical figures on British banknotes with pictures of indigenous British animals following a favorable public consultation.

The Bank of England is considering replacing historical figures on banknotes, including Winston Churchill, with designs featuring wildlife for anti-counterfeiting reasons and nature celebration.

The Bank of England plans to revamp UK banknotes by replacing historical figures with images of British wildlife, allowing public input on the designs.

The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures on banknotes with themes of British wildlife, ending a tradition that has lasted over fifty years.

Britain is planning to remove the image of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill from the five-pound banknotes, which has sparked outrage among lawmakers who assert that replacing him with images of otters or badgers is unacceptable.

The UK is set to replace historical figures on banknotes, including Winston Churchill, with images of local wildlife, leading to significant public backlash.

The proposed removal of Winston Churchill from the UK £5 banknote in favor of native wildlife has sparked outrage among some Conservative lawmakers.

Winston Churchill is set to be removed from the UK £5 banknote, sparking criticism from some lawmakers favoring historical figures over wildlife imagery.

The UK plans to replace historical figures on banknotes with images of native wildlife as part of a makeover by the Bank of England.

The article discusses the decision to replace historical figures on British banknotes with images of animals.

The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures on banknotes with images of nature after a public consultation revealed a strong preference for wildlife.

New Bank of England notes will feature British wildlife instead of historical figures like Churchill and Shakespeare, with King Charles' portrait remaining.

The Bank of England announced that future banknotes will feature wildlife native to the U.K., replacing historical figures like Winston Churchill.

In a recent referendum, Swiss voters supported the constitutional right to use cash, specifically Swiss franc banknotes and coins.

A minor was arrested in Katerini, Greece, for trafficking counterfeit banknotes and cloned ATM cards.

After a military plane crash in Bolivia, the Central Bank annulled the series of banknotes looted by locals, causing confusion and long lines at banks.

Bolivian police are conducting searches in over 20 homes to track down banknotes stolen from a crashed cargo plane that was carrying over seven million dollars.

A recent resurgence in counterfeit banknotes, particularly €50 notes, has raised concerns, prompting warnings to consumers about the risks of using such fakes inadvertently and the legal implications if done knowingly.

The Czech National Bank (ČNB) reported that it seized 1682 counterfeit and altered banknotes in the past year.

A military aircraft crash in Bolivia resulted in at least 20 fatalities as local police dispersed crowds attempting to gather scattered banknotes at the crash site.

At least 20 people died when a Bolivian military transport plane carrying banknotes crashed near the capital city of La Paz during landing, according to police reports.

A military plane crash in Bolivia carrying banknotes led to at least 20 fatalities and a chaotic scene of looting as locals rushed to collect the scattered money.

At least 20 people have died and several others are injured after a military transport plane crashed near La Paz, Bolivia, while carrying new banknotes from the central bank.

At least 15 people died after a military cargo plane crashed near La Paz, Bolivia, scattering banknotes on the highway.

A military transport plane crashed while attempting to land in Bolivia, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and injuries when people rushed to collect scattered banknotes from the scene.

A Bolivian military Hercules aircraft crashed in El Alto, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and many injuries, with chaotic scenes following the incident as people rushed to collect scattered money.

An army aircraft transporting banknotes has crashed at El Alto Airport in Bolivia, resulting in 15 fatalities and many injuries.

In Finland, 483 counterfeit banknotes were detected last year, according to the Finnish Bank, marking a decline in the number of forged notes compared to previous years.

In Gaza, the deterioration of banknotes due to conflict and liquidity crises has led to a new profession focused on repairing old currency for daily transactions.

Police discovered multiple counterfeit 50 euro banknotes in two Lithuanian cities, Šiauliai and Utena.

A drug transport leader was arrested in Madrid while trying to flee with over one million euros in cash.

Counterfeit 50 euro notes are increasingly being reported by shopkeepers, especially in the Pescara region of Italy, posing a risk as they are difficult to identify.

The Estonian National Museum is urging individuals to check their homes for rare ZZ-series Estonian crowns ahead of the country's Independence Day, as the museum seeks to complete its collection.

The Estonian National Museum is encouraging citizens to check their homes for rare ZZ-series Estonian krone banknotes ahead of the Republic's anniversary.

Switzerland is set to vote on a constitutional reform to ensure the mandatory availability of cash, amidst a growing preference for electronic payment methods.

A man was arrested in Thessaloniki for counterfeiting currency and illegal possession of firearms after police found hundreds of counterfeit 20-euro notes and weapons in his home.

Artist Riiko Sakkinen has hidden 1000 euros in banknotes inside red books in the Oulu library to encourage library visits and promote their significance.

Kenya’s Central Bank has issued a warning against the practice of creating money bouquets, stating that it damages currency and can lead to imprisonment.

A former head of the Cardiology Clinic at Hippocrates Hospital was sentenced to three years in prison and fined €30,000 for bribery after being caught with €3,000 in marked banknotes.

A former director of the cardiology clinic at Hippocratic Hospital has been sentenced to three years in prison for bribery after being caught with marked banknotes totaling 3,000 euros.

Reactions are emerging regarding a controversial commercial spot depicting a woman being exchanged for banknotes during the Kalamata Carnival, with responses from the Carnival Committee.

The article discusses the alleged secret cash shipments from Russia to Iran amidst rising tensions and military threats involving the US and Israel.

Documents reveal that Moscow sent nearly five tons of banknotes to Iran in 34 shipments as financial support for maintaining its regime.

The Federal Police launched Operation Nummus to combat counterfeit currency, executing a search warrant in Cristália, Minas Gerais, following reports of an individual circulating fake banknotes in the area.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Estonian Central Bank circulated 8.5 million banknotes valued at 286.7 million euros and 1.77 million coins worth 1.32 million euros.

Kenya's Central Bank has prohibited the use of banknotes for decorative cash bouquets, labeling it as defacement of national currency, which could lead to severe penalties including imprisonment.