A recording tape cartridge disclosed with an increased strength leads to a compact drive device. A layer arrangement of an electroluminescent textile comprises a textile substrate, a protective layer, a first transparent conductive layer or front electrode, a light-emitting layer, a dielectric layer, a second conductive layer or back electrode, a conductive rail, and a cover layer. The pushing member can be activated to extend into the bank note storing holder to bias a stack of bank notes to a discharge position when the lid is closed.