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A rare Bank of England note has gone up for sale at a price 5,000 times more than its original worth. ‌

The 133-year-old five pound note, that dates back to May 5, 1892, has now gone up for sale for a staggering £25,000. It is believed to be from a branch in Birmingham that opened in 1827 and was relocated several times before it closed in 1997. ‌

This figure is much higher than the Bank of England ’s own inflation calculator that suggests the sliver of money would be worth £550 in today’s money. ‌

Speaking about the item, expert Andrew Pattison said: “The note is being sold by a long-term collector of high-end Bank of England notes, and we believe it is the rarest Birmingham £5 in existence.

"It is also likely to be the most expensive, as we fully an

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