Why is Charles Darwin on the back of a Bank of England Ten Pound note?

Answer 1

The Bank of England Five Pound note featuring Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) is the current issue of the Bank of England Five Pound note and is worth Five Pounds. It is not rare or unique.

An uncirculated note in absolute mint condition might get up to £8 GBP.

Answer 2

The Bank of England, as does many other issuing authorities around the world, considers people who have made major contributions, or are historically significant to their countries, and celebrates them by including them on banknotes.

The Bank of England will have a panel of experts offering potential notables and opinions on their worthiness for inclusion on currency. There is also the possibility of input from the public. The Governor of the Bank of England has the final decision.

Charles Darwin has made a significant contribution and changed our understanding of many aspects of the natural world.

Answer 3

Along with many other countries, England puts famous or historically significant figures on its banknotes.

Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) was a noted English social reformer.

Answer 4

Elizabeth Fry appears on the current Bank of England Series E Five Pound note, first issued in 2002.