The Brixton Pound equivalent of the £10 note is receiving a lift thanks to David Bowie, who was born in the area.

Bowie, who died in January aged 69, allowed a photograph of Ziggy Stardust, his flamboyant early 70s persona, to be used on the note.

The face value of the currency is equivalent to £10, but recently completed listings on eBay show that up to £45 is being paid for 2011 versions of the note, in addition to multiple sales above £20.

Collectors can also buy a £10 Bowie note for £16.70 including postage from the Brixton Pound website.