Current Banknotes
There are currently four different denominations of Bank of England notes in circulation.
Click on any image below and learn more about the respective security and design features of each note
£5 note (Elizabeth Fry)
Actual note size: 135mm x 70mm (approx.)
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£10 note (Charles Darwin)
Actual note size: 142mm x 75mm (approx.)
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Old-style £20 note (Sir Edward Elgar)
Actual note size: 149mm x 80mm (approx.)
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New-style £20 note (Adam Smith)
Actual note size: 149mm x 80mm (approx.)
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£50 note (Sir John Houblon)
Actual note size: 156mm x 85mm (approx.)
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Key Resources
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Know Your Banknotes Leaflet Provides a guide to the key recognition and security features on banknotes. Download PDF (811k) |
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New-style £20 Leaflet Download PDF (607k) |
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Notes in Circulation and New Notes Issued table Download PDF (129k) |
