When do old 50 notes expire?
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. As the new fifty enters circulation, many are wondering when do old 50 notes expire and how to exchange them. Weve welcomed some new faces to our 5, 10 and 20 notes over the last few years  including the new 50 note released in June 2021, which features British mathematician and famed wartime codebreaker Mr Turing. Over 300 million of these new 50 notes are now in circulation, leaving many wondering if the old paper 50 notes are still valid. And if there is an upcoming cut-off date to know about, just like the old 20 expiry date. The Bank of England have confirmed that old 50 notes expire on Wednesday 30 September 2022. This will officially be the last day you can use your old 50 notes in shops, pubs and restaurants. This expiry date also applies to old 20 notes which were replaced with the new polymer note in 2020. The Bank of England have to give at least six months notice of when a note will officially expire, to allow the public an adequate amount of time to spend their note before the cut-off date. Yes you can still currently use paper 50 notes. The paper and polymer 50 notes are both in circulation and are considered legal tender at present. But you have to make sure you spend your paper 50 note now before the expiry date. The old paper 50 note features English manufacturer Matthew Boulton and Scottish engineer James Watt. The two men joined forces to produce steam engines and first appeared on the note on 2 November 2011. Though the old 50 notes officially expire at the end of September, you can exchange your paper one for a new polymer one after this date. Cashiers at the Bank of Englands central branch on Threadneedle Street in London will be happy to replace old 50 notes. Just be sure to bring along two forms of ID with you (photo ID and proof of address)  which is mandatory when exchanging notes of over 700. You will then be offered a new note or the option to have the amount deposited into your bank account. Those that are unable to visit the bank in person can also do this exchange by post. Though the Bank of England website states that individuals who do mail their withdrawn note do so at their own risk. You can also use the 50 paper note at your local Post Office branch after the expiry date. The Post Office may also accept withdrawn notes as payment for goods and services, or as a deposit into any bank account you can access with them, states the Bank of England. The new 50 note is the latest British currency to be printed on polymer. The Bank of England have switched to this material as it makes them harder to counterfeit than paper notes.  One new security feature of the polymer note includes a hologram image that changes between the words Fifty and Pounds. Theres also a small see-through window in the bottom corner of the note. Visible on both sides, the foil in this window should turn gold and green on the front and silver on the back.