Outrage in UK after animal fat used in bank notes - USA TODAY

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Outrage in UK after animal fat used in bank notes USA TODAY LONDON — Vegans, vegetarians and others in Britain are outraged after it emerged that a new 5 pound ($6) note that went into circulation in September contains an animal product. The revelation was made this week when the Bank of England responded to ... New £5 note contains animal fat, Bank of England admits, sparking outrage among vegetariansThe Independent New £5 notes contain animal fat, says Bank of England, drawing anger from vegans and vegetariansTelegraph.co.uk It's not just the UK, Australian banknotes also contain animal fatSBS BBC News -iNews -Metro -Change.org all 224 news articles »