Does the new plastic £5 note survive a wash& spin? Welcome to Pembrokeshire U3A › Forums › Money Wise? or money saving ideas (Private Area) › Does the new plastic £5 note survive a wash& spin? This topic is empty. Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) Author Posts June 1, 2016 at 11:21 am #8891 AnonymousGuest Does the new plastic £5 note survive a wash& spin? See:-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36418878 They new note will be issued in September 16 and existing five pound notes will cease to be legal tender in May 2017. Author Posts Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In