Arrival...

..of the Ryder Cup trophy in Gleneagles - and delivery of our commemorative £5 note.

The first note in the UK & Europe to be printed on hybrid paper. The mix of traditional cotton paper and polyester plastic materials will make the note more durable and resistant to tears or staining(about time!). Its design includes a see-through window in the shape of The Ryder Cup: a window feature on Hybrid banknote paper is also a European first.