And so, on 2 March, it started issuing low denomination promissory notes – the pound note was born (along with a two-pound note). Many people were suspicious. Money usually came in the form of ...

But how much is it? ALIEN: Alien language. NARRATOR: Let’s see… you’ve got one five pound note, three, one pound coins and four, 50p pieces. £5 plus £3 makes £8, plus one 50p, makes £8.50.