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Q: What does the Sir Edward Elgar style Bank of England Twenty Pound note look like?
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When were the last Sir Edward Elgar Bank of England Twenty Pound notes issued?

The Bank of England advises that the Sir Edward Elgar style Twenty Pound note was withdrawn on the 30th of June, 2010. After the 30th of June, most banks, building societies and Post Offices will accept the old notes for deposits and other transactions for a few months. Exchange of notes, other than for transactions and deposits is at the discretion of the institution concerned. There is no obligation on banks to accept the old notes. The Bank of England further advises that - Genuine Bank of England notes that have been withdrawn from circulation retain their face value for all time and can be exchanged at the Bank of England in London. There is no fee for this service. See the link below.


What did Edward Elgar do to get removed from the Bank of England Twenty Pound note?

As a security measure to foil counterfeiters, the Bank of England redesigns its banknotes periodically, introduces the new note and eventually withdraws the old note.


Will your local US Bank exchange a British 'Elgar' Twenty Pound Note?

The short answer is no. The Elgar Twenty Pound note was withdrawn from circulation on 30-June-2010 and the grace period has long since expired. The Bank of England will always honour withdrawn banknotes. See the link below for instructions.


Who was pictured on old 20 pound notes?

Sir Edward Elgar and the queen


What makes certain Twenty Pound notes valuable to collectors with Edward Elgar on the reverse side?

The majority of the Edward Elgar Twenty Pound notes all have around the same value for an uncirculated note. The notes that have a significantly higher value are "Cypher Notes" issued for the Millenium, the Queen Mothers 100th Birthday, the Queens Golden Jubilee and other commemorative occasions. The value of these notes is further increased by the inclusion of a gold or silver proof crown in the presentation package.


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.


Can you pay old twenty pound notes into your bank account in 2012?

The "grace period" for the Elgar Twenty Pound note is well over, however, the bank with which you hold an account may accept them at their discretion, although there is no obligation on them to do so. Failing that, the Bank of England has a stated policy of accepting their old withdrawn banknotes and replacing them with an equivalent value of current banknote.


How many notes do the Bank of England issue?

The Bank of England currently issues Five Pound, Ten Pound, Twenty Pound and Fifty Pound notes for Britain, plus a variety of banknotes for a number of other countries.


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.


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.


Who are the people on the Bank of England banknotes?

Apart from Queen Elizabeth II, the famous faces on current Bank of England banknotes are - Five Pound - Elizabeth Fry Ten Pound - Charles Darwin Twenty Pound - Adam Smith Fifty Pound - Sir John Houblon


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.