Headache for Telford burglars as haul of stolen £50 notes is no longer legal tender
Burglars who broke into a Telford house made away with a pile of £50 bank notes — but they won't get far.
The distinctive cash, which has the face of Sir John Houblon printed on it, is no longer legal tender. A total of £1,000 worth of the bank notes were stolen during the house burglary in Telford, along with cash and jewellery.
Sir John Houblon was the first Governor of the Bank of England from 1694 to 1697 — and cash carrying his portrait went out of circulation in April last year.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward following the burglary at a home on Bridgwater Close on Sunday, between 3am and 7.45am.
Holly Claydon-Bevan, spokeswoman for West Mercia Police, said: "If you have any information about the stolen items, or if you have been as been offered these as payment or for sale, please call police."
Only the £50 banknote featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt, which was introduced in November 2011, now holds legal tender status.
West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident 167S of 4th October 2015.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
