Bank of England introduce new £50 note

The Bank of England introduced a new-style £50 note into circulation on 2 November 2011.

The old-style note, featuring Sir John Houblon remains in circulation and can be used until further notice. The Bank of England estimate that a significant number of £50 notes are held abroad.

Images of the new £50 note

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Back:



Enhanced security features

The new note contains a range of enhanced security features such as:

• Feel of the paper - banknotes are printed on special paper that gives them their unique feel
  
• Raised print - by running your finger across the front of the new-style £50 note you can feel raised print in areas such as the words 'Bank of England' and in the bottom right corner, around the number 50.
• Watermark - hold the new-style £50 note up to the light and you will see an image of the Queen's portrait together with a bright £50
  

The full list of security features, including images is available on the Bank of England website

A date for withdrawal of the £50 note featuring Sir John Houblon will be announced in due course

More information on the new note is available in the Bank of England's "Take note of the new-style £50" leaflet.