The new polymer ten pound was launched in September and the paper ones cease to be legal tender on 1st March.
It's estimated there are around 2-billion pounds worth of them still in circulation.
Chris Abbott who co-owns Abbotts hardware stores in Seaton and Ottery St Mary says they will continue to take the old one's for about a month after.
Work begins on project to rebuild fire-hit Exeter landmark
'This building will be built by us, but it belongs to Exeter'
Car crashes through wall near Exeter Cathedral
One casualty was being treated at the scene
Plymouth community group scoops national award
Project supported by D&C police
Naming streets after famous people could be over in parts of Devon
'Public perception of a deceased person may change over time'
Devon man jailed for escaping lawful custody
Billy Oliver was sentenced to 14 months
Nearly £1 million extra being spent to complete Plymouth ponds project
Its a nature-based solution to tackle flooding
