New 20 pound note
The new £20 note!
The Bank of England has introduced a new polymer £20 note featuring J.M.W. Turner, a renowned British artist, on the obverse (front side). The note was launched on February 20, 2020, and is the second polymer note to be introduced in the UK, following the £5 note featuring Sir Winston Churchill.
Here are some interesting facts about the new £20 note:
- Security features: The note has several advanced security features, including a see-through window, a hologram, and a foil strip. The foil strip features a pattern of 20s, which changes from gold to green when tilted.
- Turner's artwork: The note features a portrait of J.M.W. Turner, as well as a depiction of his painting "Rain, Steam and Speed" on the reverse (back side). The artwork is printed using a special technique called "tactile embossing," which allows visually impaired people to recognize the design.
- Polymer material: The note is made from a polymer material called polymer substrate, which is more durable and resistant to wear and tear than the paper notes it replaces. The polymer material also allows for more advanced security features.
- Accessibility: The note has been designed to be more accessible to visually impaired people, with a larger font size and a tactile pattern on the reverse side to help them identify the denomination.
- Environmental benefits: The polymer material used in the note is more sustainable than traditional paper notes, as it can be recycled and reused.
Overall, the new £20 note is a significant innovation in banknote design, combining advanced security features with accessibility and sustainability.