20 pound note new and old

Here are the designs of the £20 note for both the old and new series:

Old Series (1991-2016)

The old £20 note features a portrait of Adam Smith, a Scottish philosopher and economist, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) features an image of the Bank of England's original headquarters, the Old Bank of England building.

New Series (2016-present)

The new £20 note features a portrait of J.M.W. Turner, a British artist, on the obverse. The reverse features an image of the Rokeby Venus, a painting by Turner, as well as a quote from his diary.

Here are some key differences between the old and new series:

• The new note has a transparent window to help prevent counterfeiting.
• The new note has a foil strip that changes from a silver to a gold color when tilted.
• The new note has a raised print of the Queen's portrait on the obverse.
• The new note has a larger and more prominent image of the Bank of England's logo on the reverse.

Overall, the new £20 note has a more modern and secure design compared to the old series.