Northern Bank £5 note facts for kids
The Northern Bank £5 note was a special kind of money, like a paper bill, used in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. It was the smallest amount of money printed by the Northern Bank. After the bank was taken over by Danske Bank in 2004, they stopped making these £5 notes. Slowly, they were removed from circulation.
| (United Kingdom) | |
|---|---|
| Value | £5 sterling |
| Security features | Raised print, watermark see-through window, microprinting, UV feature |
| Paper type | Polymer |
| Years of printing | 1999 (last design) |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Space Shuttle |
| Design date | 1999 |
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History of the £5 Note
In October 1999, a very special version of the £5 note was made. It was printed on a new material called polymer. This note had a picture of the Space Shuttle on it and was made to celebrate the new millennium (the year 2000).
This special note was the first time a polymer banknote was used in the United Kingdom. Polymer notes are made from a type of plastic, which makes them stronger and harder to tear than paper notes.
Changes After a Big Event
After a large amount of money was stolen from the Northern Bank, the bank decided to change the designs of almost all its banknotes. This was done to make the stolen money easier to spot and harder to use. However, the special £5 note with the Space Shuttle design was not replaced. It remained in circulation as it was.
Designs of the £5 Note
Over the years, the Northern Bank £5 note had different looks. Each design had its own unique features and was issued at a different time.
Millennium Note Design
The most famous design was the Millennium note, which came out on 21 December 1999.
- Colour: Green
- Size: 135 × 70 mm
- Main Picture: A Space Shuttle, celebrating the new millennium.
This note was special because it was the first polymer banknote in the UK. Polymer notes are more durable and have advanced security features to prevent fake copies.
