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How long is the lifespan of U.S. paper money? DenominationEstimated Lifespan*$16.6 years$54.7 years$105.3 years$207.8 years3 more rows ?

Paper money is a country's currency in the form of bank notes which have a specific value and are used to pay for goods and services. Paper money holds the backing of a country's government while the central bank keeps a controls over the note's printing and circulation.

Many banks accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers. The Post Office will also accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account you can access at the Post Office. And you can always exchange withdrawn notes with us.

Many banks accept withdrawn notes as deposits from customers. The Post Office will also accept withdrawn notes as a deposit into any bank account you can access at the Post Office. And you can always exchange withdrawn notes with us.

A fancy word for paper in the currency business is substrate. U.S. currency paper is composed of 25% linen and 75% cotton, with red and blue fibers distributed randomly throughout to make imitation more difficult.

Banks that allow you to exchange paper notes will generally allow you to deposit the money into the account that you hold with them. Banks and building societies happy to exchange the old notes include Halifax, Lloyds, Nationwide, Barclays and HSBC - though keep in mind they may have a cut-off date.

There is no deadline to exchange old banknotes with the Bank of England. But it is usually easier and quicker to exchange notes at your own bank or at the Post Office.

After 30 September 2022 you will not be able to use paper banknotes. However the following options will remain available: If you have a UK bank account, you will normally still be able to deposit them at your bank, or into your account at a Post Office.