4.1K views · 297 reactions | The Bank of England unveiled on Thursday the new £20 note that will be in circulation in February 2020. The new note will be made of polymer instead of paper and will feature British artist JMW Turner. | China Daily | Facebook

This bank note features Alan Turing’s prophetic words: ‘This is only a foretaste of what is to come, and only the shadow of what is going to be.’ Edward has been a British Museum Volunteer guide for almost 28 years. The LGBTQ history tour is just one of the tours he hosts. Here he talks about the importance of Alan Turing’s contribution history as: A war hero. A computing pioneer. A man persecuted for who he loved. Turing is now forever honoured on the £50 note. 💷🌈 | British Museum

It's here! Today we have issued the £50 note featuring computer scientist Alan Turing. Find out more about the new note and its features: New50.co.uk #TheNew50 | Bank of England

2.1K views · 45 reactions | It is important to check your banknotes are real. One way to check polymer £20s is to tilt the note from side to side and make sure the words change between 'Twenty' and 'Pounds' in the hologram. https://b-o-e.uk/3DIhRnA | Bank of England | Facebook

24K views · 198 reactions | Explore the world of science from the A of astronomy to the Z of zoology. Nominate the scientist you would like to see on the new £50 note. https://b-o-e.uk/Think-Science #ThinkScience #50poundnote | Bank of England | Facebook