China News Service, September 9 (Zhongxin Finance Wu Jiaju) On September 8, local time, the Bank of England stated that at present, the British pound banknotes with the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will continue to be legal tender. After the mourning period ends, Further announcements will be made regarding existing Bank of England banknotes.
Screenshot of Bank of England website information.
According to the official website of the Bank of England, Queen Elizabeth II is the first monarch to appear on banknotes issued by the Bank of England.
The obverse of the British pound banknotes features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse is printed with people who have made outstanding contributions to British society and culture, and will be replaced.
Currently, the reverse of the £5 note features Winston Churchill; the reverse of the £10 note features Jane Austen; the reverse of the £20 plastic note features William Turner; the reverse of the £20 note features Adam Smith; the £50 plastic The reverse of the note features Alan Turing; the reverse of the £50 note features Matthew Bolton and James Watt.
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