Argentines should note that Brazil's centre-left government has espoused fiscal prudence and free trade and welcomed foreign investment.

ECONOMIST: Argentina's mid-term election

The note in Bonhams sale remains clean and crisp but, as it was common practice at the time for paper money to be sent through the post, the note has been split down the centre.

BBC: 'White fivers' raise a fortune

But Peter Murray, chairman of London's Centre for the Built Environment - an architectural forum - sounded a note of optimism.

BBC: London's future skyline in doubt

But Everton's defence was expertly marshalled by centre-back Phil Jagielka and stood firm against a Birmingham side who failed to create any chances of note, with Alexander Hleb a peripheral figure as he struggled to provide any creativity or guile.

BBC: Birmingham 0-2 Everton