Damaged or mutilated banknote claims in the UK 2003-2020
The total number of claims for damaged or mutilated banknotes in the United Kingdom (UK) filed with the Bank of England between 2003 and 2020 generally increased between 2003 and 2006 after which it steadily declined with some fluctuation. The Bank of England received approximately 14.4 thousand reimbursement applications in 2020