Sterling banknotes are the banknotes of the United Kingdom and British Islands, denominated in pounds sterling (GBP).
- £5 (five pounds)
- £10 (10 pounds)
- £20 (twenty pounds)
- £50 (fifty pounds)
each denomination has its own size and color
All British bank notes bear HM The Queen's head on one side and a famous historical person on the other side.
Queen Elizabeth ll is the first monarch to have her portrait printed on a bank note. It was first done in 1960 as a way of helping to prevent forgeries.
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