Banknotes have changed in colour, shape and material over the decades - but one constant was Queen Elizabeth II. (Bank of England) The Bank of England has announced it is inviting the public to vote ...

LONDON - People have been lining up outside of banks and post offices around the United Kingdom to get their hands on the first U.K. banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III. The notes, ...

Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about to get their first major redesign in more than 50 years. Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured ...

LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles will enter circulation in Britain from June 5, the Bank of England said on Wednesday, more than a year after unveiling their ...

A rare £20 note has sold for seven times its shop value - because of crucial errors. The Queen Elizabeth II bank note was ...

Here's a head-scratcher: The use of cash has been declining for years in Britain, but demand for banknotes is skyrocketing. Nobody is quite sure where the money is going. A group of UK lawmakers said ...

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British banknotes will get a tough new makeover from 2016 when plastic replaces the traditional paper, enabling them to survive accidental spins in the washing machine, the ...

When you pay with cash, it’s likely you’re giving the cashier more than money. Bills and coins can spread bacteria – and the currency you use appears to play a major role. Habip Gedik at the Okmeydani ...

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia is removing the British monarchy from its banknotes. The nation’s central bank said Thursday that its new $5 bill would feature an Indigenous design rather than an ...

The Bank of England has announced it is inviting the public to vote on themes for the next series of banknotes. Bank of England banknotes have showcased notable historical figures since 1970, when ...