Palming new notes

Strict vegetarians don’t just worry about keeping their diet animal-free but also the products they use in everyday life. There are vegetarian alternatives to fur, leather and certain animal-derived ingredients used in beauty products. Now, though, vegetarians also have to be careful about what they put in their wallets, because the new English £5 notes contain animal fat.

Now, the Bank of England is considering alternatives such as palm oil or coconut oil for the new £20 notes, which are due to be introduced in 2020.