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How much of a cow is in a £5 note?

The news that products from cows have been used to make the new five pound notes has caused consternation. Vice News have tried to work out statistically how many animals must have died in order to make these new notes in circulation. Tim Harford finds out the answer.

First broadcast on More or Less, 2 December 2016.

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