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Worn-out banknote and coppers (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

old bill

'coppers' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'worn-out banknote' is the wordplay.
'worn-out' becomes 'old' (I've seen this in another clue).
'banknote' becomes 'bill' (synonyms).
'old'+'bill'='OLD BILL'

'and' is the link.

(Other definitions for old bill that I've seen before include "Coppers" , "Cops" , "pound note?" , "evidence of previous appearances in theatre" , "forgotten account" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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