Bank of England Archives

Apr 29, 2014

How to use the old ‘Houblon’ £50 notes

An old version of the £50 note will be withdrawn this week, and the Bank of England is advising anyone…

Sep 11, 2013

Jul 25, 2013

Author Jane Austen is to appear on the reverse of £10 notes, according to Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney.

Apr 28, 2013

Sir Winston Churchill is likely to appear on a new version of the £5 note from 2016, so fundraisers should…

Nov 02, 2011

Mar 09, 2010

The £20 notes with Sir Edward Elgar on the reverse are being phased out, and from 30 June will no…

Nov 08, 2003

The £5 notes with an image of George Stephenson on the reverse will cease to be legal tender after 21…