Banknotes with a face value of £78,430 have raised more than 11 times that amount for charity following a series of auctions. New £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes featuring King Charles III entered circulation in June. He received a full set of the first issues – each with a serial number ending 000001 – but […]
The Tolkien Society has written to the Bank of England to suggest that JRR Tolkien should feature on a future banknote. The charity, based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, wrote to the chief cashier Victoria Cleland to highlight his impact on modern culture and argued he should feature like other writers who previously had, such as Jane […]
West Oxfordshire residents are being warned about an increase in the circulation of fake £20 notes. Thames Valley Police issued the warning to residents and businesses on social media. They said: “We’re advising local businesses and residents to be on alert following a recent increase in counterfeit £20 notes being used in our area. “These […]
New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have been introduced into circulation in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s currency history. The Bank of England announced this development on June 5, emphasising that banknotes bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September 2022, will remain […]
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