By Michael MacLeod
A CANNY pensioner is cashing in on rare £5 notes featuring golfing legend Jack Nicklaus – for £40 each.

The Royal Bank of Scotland fivers were issued by then boss Sir Fred Goodwin to commemorate the final appearance of the American golfer – known as the Golden Bear – at the 2005 Open.
They feature the legend’s own logo, as well as two drawings of him in his victorious British Open winning round, along with his scorecard.
And one of the golfing great’s fellow pensioners is hoping to cash in on their rocketing value.
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Sunday, August 9, 2009
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