UK's New Five Dollar Bill Sparks Protest From Vegans; Cruelty To Animals The Reason? Find Out Here

The United Kingdom launched is first ever five dollar bill. It was presented as the toughest bill ever, durable and can weather all elements-  dirt, moist, water and even soil.  Everyone is proud about the notes' newest features.

The currency was launched at the Oxfordshire, South Eastern part of England, in the famous Blenheim Palace last September.  The intricacy of its design is inspired from Sir Winston Churchill.  Compared to the old note, the new one is 15 % smaller, but the value is the same.  It was presented as the note that has a longer life span and usability because its primary material is Polymer.  The target span is about five years, compared to the almost two years usability of the current paper version.  As for the old fivers, it is destined to expire in May 2017.

The new "5 dollar bill" is proudly presented as a breakthrough from the market currency as it is tear proof and water proof.  The new material is made from flexible plastic film and polymer printed.  This is the reason why the wear and tear of the new note takes a little longer than the old one.  A total of 440 million units of the newest "5 dollar bill" are currently being utilized in the market effective September 2016.

However, not everyone seemed to be delighted in the revolutionary change in the way the  money was created - especially the Vegetarians.  They are not in favor of the idea of adapting animal elements to be in the units, the Tallow for one.  To date, there are over 100,000 anti "5 dollar bill" campaign signatures gathered from vegans. 

They are opposing the use of money that has the animal fat. Their point - animal suffering must end, or at least be reduced.  Also, most of the vegans are not comfortable using the money knowing that an animal suffered during its production.

Meanwhile, The Bank of England remains to be mum in the issue and has declined a response to the protest.