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As the Bank of England asks for your help with a new design, this timeline shows how much they've changed (though the Queen ...
Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about to get their first major redesign in more than 50 years. Notable historical ...
British banknotes last underwent a change in June 2024, which saw Charles III replace the former monarch, Elizabeth II, in the same design.
Since money such as banknotes is at the heart of charitable giving, isn't it about time that giving was depicted on a ...
The suggested themes can range from people to buildings.
Bank of England banknotes have showcased notable historical figures since 1970, when William Shakespeare became the first ...
Why change it if it ain’t broke?” we often complain. Our banknotes are beginning to fall into an even more undesirable ...
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey introduces the new £50 note featuring Alan Turing. (Image: Getty) The Bank suggested that gender, ethnicity, and disability could be considered in future ...
The public are to be given the chance to decide who or what is depicted on Britain’s banknotes, with everything from food and ...