Today (25th March) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey unveiled the new polymer £50 note featuring the mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing.
The polymer £50 note contains advanced security features, including:
- Hologram - the word changes between ‘Fifty’ and ‘Pounds’ when the note is tilted
- See-through window – look at the metallic image over the main window and check that the foil is gold and green on the front of the note and silver on the back
- Ultra-violent number - under ultraviolet light, the number ‘50’ appears in bright red and green, against a duller background
The full list of security features can be found here.
The withdrawal date of the paper £50 note will be announced once the new polymer £50 note has been issued.
ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are encouraging retailers to familiarise themselves and their colleagues with the new security features of the polymer £50 note ahead of its issue in June.
“Retailers should also seek to contact the manufacturer or supplier of their cash handling machines to discuss what adaptations will be required for issuance of the new £50 note.”
The Bank of England offers a free Banknote Checking Scheme which is open to businesses and retailers, more information can be found here.
The new polymer £50 note will be issued on 23rd June 2021.
More information and resources are available here.
