Who is on the back of a ten pound note?
Who is on the back of a ten pound note?
author Jane Austen
It is the second-lowest denomination of banknote issued by the Bank of England. The current polymer note, first issued in 2017, bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the image of author Jane Austen on the reverse.
Who is on the back of English money?
Who has featured on sterling banknotes. £1 – Sir Isaac Newton. £5 – The Duke of Wellington, George Stephenson, Elizabeth Fry, Sir Winston Churchill. £10 – Florence Nightingale, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin.
What does 10 pound note look like?
A clearly defined portrait of the Queen is printed on the window with the words ‘£10 Bank of England’ printed twice around the edge. A finely detailed metallic image of Winchester Cathedral is positioned over the window. The foil is gold on the front of the note and silver on the back.
Who face is on the back of a 20 pound note?
JMW Turner
As with all British banknotes, there is an image on the back of the note and this time it is JMW Turner. This was actually announced on 22nd April 2016 with the great British painter to replace the old face of the paper £20 note, Adam Smith, the economist.
What building features on the 10 note?
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral shown in gold foil on the front of the note and silver on the back. A quill at the side of the window which changes from purple to orange. A hologram which contains the word ‘Ten’ and changes to ‘Pounds’ when the note is tilted.
Who is the lady on a ten pound note?
We first issued our current £10 note in 2017. It features the author Jane Austen.
Who is on the British pound notes?
Queen Elizabeth II
The most commonly recognised banknotes of the pound sterling in current circulation consist of Series F and Series G Bank of England notes in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. The obverse of these banknotes all feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II originally introduced in 1990.
What building is on the 10 pound note?
There is an illustration of Elizabeth Bennet, a character from Pride and Prejudice. Beneath this image is Godmersham Park House, the estate owned by Jane Austen’s brother.
When did the 10 pound note change?
2017
Our paper £10 note was withdrawn from circulation on 1 March 2018. We replaced it with our current £10 note in 2017.
Who is on the back of the new 50 pound note?
Alan Turing
The new £50 note, our first £50 printed on polymer, will celebrate Alan Turing and his pioneering work with computers.
What building is on the 10 note?
What is on the front of a 10 pound note?
Explore the ten pound note. The foil image of Winchester cathedral, where Jane Austen is buried, is gold on the front and silver on the back. A clearly defined portrait of the Queen is printed on the window with ‘£10 Bank of England’ printed twice around the edge.
What is on the bank of England £10 note?
A clearly defined portrait of the Queen is printed on the window with ‘£10 Bank of England’ printed twice around the edge. On the back of the note, there is a book-shaped copper foil patch which contains the letters JA.
What material is the £10 note made of?
The £10 note is printed on polymer – a thin and flexible plastic. The words ‘Bank of England’ are printed in raised ink on the front of the note, there is also raised print in the bottom right corner, around the number 10.
What does the Queen’s £10 note look like?
Under ultra-violet light, the number ’10’ appears in bright red and green, against a duller background. The printed lines and colours on the note are sharp, clear and free from smudges or blurred edges. The value of the note is written in tiny letters and numbers below the Queen’s portrait.