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Are you unwittingly sitting on a fortune? The tiny banknote detail you need to look for to earn thousands

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Are you unwittingly sitting on a fortune? The tiny banknote detail you need to look for to earn thousands

Are you unwittingly sitting on a fortune? The tiny banknote detail you need to look for to earn thousands

Source: The Sun

Published: Feb, 12 2025 09:31

GOT some cash burning a hole in your pocket? You could actually be sitting on a fortune far greater than you think, with some sought-after banknotes worth thousands of pounds. Collectors are always keen to get their hands on rare notes and will pay over the odds - so by simply knowing what to look for and having a dig about in your purse, you could make an absolute mint. They often look like any other note to the naked eye though, so how are you supposed to know whether your regular £5, £10 or £20 denomination is actually a potential goldmine?.

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