New £20 Banknote
The Bank of England issued a new-style £20 note on 13 March 2007. The note features Adam Smith, one of the fathers of modern economics, on the back and incorporates enhanced security features. It is the same size and predominantly the same colour as the old-style £20 note that features Sir Edward Elgar on the back.
The new-style £20 notes will circulate alongside the old-style Elgar note which will be progressively withdrawn from circulation. The date when its legal tender status ends will then be announced, as is usual practice. As with all Bank of England notes, they can always be exchanged for their face value at the Bank in London.
Further details of the new note and enhanced security features are explained in a leaflet that is available as part of the Bank's range of educational materials. You can also take a virtual tour of the new note.
If you would like to receive any of the educational materials about all of our banknotes please complete the order form below or telephone 020 7601 4878.
Key Resources
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Andrew Bailey, Chief Cashier, talks about the new-style £20 note Watch webcast |
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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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Order Form Complete this form if you would like to receive the publicity leaflet or the updated education materials Download PDF (16k) |
