Will britain ever switch to plastic bank notes?

Question

i read about a year ago that we will but i havent seen any yet?

Answer 1

:| What other countrys have but You can't fold them up as easy and put them in your pocket :S

Answer 2

The £5.00 note in Northern Ireland is plastic and see through - most weird but longer lasting!

Answer 3

At least they won't get wet when it rains.