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Q: Why is Adam smith on the twenty pound note?
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When was the Bank of England Twenty Pound note first issued?

The first Bank of England Twenty Pound note was issued in 1725. The first Bank of England decimal Twenty Pound note was issued in 1970.


When was the Australian Twenty Five Pound note first printed?

Australia has never produced a Twenty-Five Pound note.


Are there two types of British Twenty Pound note still in circulation?

The older style £20 note featuring Sir Edward Elgar on the reverse is still in circulation with the newer style note featuring Adam Smith on the reverse. The older style note will be progressively withdrawn from circulation and the date when its legal tender status ends will be announced.


Who is on the back of a 20 pound note?

The US $20 bill has carried a picture of Andrew Jackson, the 7th president, since 1928. Note that all current American bills have captions on them identifying the person pictured on the front and the scene or building on the back.


How many calories in a twenty pound note?

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What is the value of an 1867 British Twenty Pound note with Queen Elizabeth?

Your Twenty Pound note does not exist. Queen Elizabeth's parents had not yet been born in 1867.


What are all the types of British Pounds?

British Pound denominations currently in circulation include - One Pound coin Two Pound coin Five Pound coin (legal tender and often found in circulation) Five Pound note Ten Pound note Twenty Pound note Fifty Pound note


What other denominations are there besides the Five pound note and the fifty pound note?

If you refer to Bank of England banknotes, those currently in circulation include the Five, Ten, Twenty and Fifty Pound notes.


What was the original plan behind the Fifty Pound note?

The modern Fifty Pound note was introduced into the currency in 1981 to keep pace with the times and inflation. The introduction of a higher value banknote, such as the Fifty Pound note, relieves the pressure on the smaller banknotes such as the Ten and Twenty Pound notes. This means that the Ten and Twenty Pound notes will last longer in circulation and become relatively cheaper to produce and maintain in circulation due to a reduced demand for them.


Who has been on pound notes?

Since images of real people have been appearing on Bank of England banknotes, Queen Elizabeth II has featured on the obverse of all Bank of England banknotes since about 1960. Since the late 1970's, the Bank of England decided to put famous or historically significant people on the reverse of their banknotes. The One Pound note featured Sir Isaac Newton until the One Pound note was withdrawn in 1988. The Five Pound note has featured the Duke of Wellington, George Stephenson and most recently, Elizabeth Fry. The Ten Pound note has featured Florence Nightingale, Charles Dickens and most recently, Charles Darwin. The Twenty Pound note has featured William Shakespeare, Michael Faraday, Edward Elgar and most recently, Adam Smith. The Fifty Pound note has featured Sir Christopher Wren, Charles Dickens and Sir John Houblon. The new style Fifty Pound note released recently features Matthew Boulton and James Watt.


When did the Bank of England Faraday Twenty Pound note first come into circulation?

The Bank of England Series E Twenty Pound note featuring Michael Faraday was first issued in June 1991. It was last issued in 2000 and ceased to be legal tender in February 2001.


What is the value of a 1924 Australian Twenty Pound note?

The Australian Twenty Pound note was only issued in 1913 and 1918. An Australian 1918 Twenty Pound note (Cerutty/Collins), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $495,000 AUD. If it has been circulated, but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $47,500 up to $295,000 AUD. There were 421,500 printed. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.