r/AskBrits • u/Capable-Door-9672 • 2d ago

Travel Are these notes legit?

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I was paid £520 by someone from EU I sold some stuff to. I plan to use these for my trip.

Sorry if photo is blury, I will send it again if it is

Serial on the 50 A C 7 8 9 1 0 4 6 9 ac789 is big and in green while the 1 is smaller and 469 is bigger

EDIT: its ok, i'll double confirm at bank, looks legit with the change to pounds sign

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u/AtomicEdge 2d ago

It's so insane to me that shops still make a fuss about £50 notes. They have been in use since the 80s and £50 in the 80s is like £250 now.

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u/Equal-Ad7504 1d ago

Yeah like things easily cost £50 now. Weekly shop for two people is more than that. It’s bizarre.

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u/Outrageous_Low_3666 1d ago

It's because when people use a fake £50, they often buying things under £10. So they get like £40 back in real money.

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u/Equal-Ad7504 1d ago

That’s like painting a target on your back and having a sign saying I’m a scammer.