Visitors to a new exhibition will be able to catch a glimpse of the new banknotes featuring King Charles, before they start to appear in shops and wallets this summer.
The Future of Money exhibition opens at the Bank of England Museum in London on Wednesday.
Among the highlights will be the first opportunity for the public to see the freshly-designed King Charles polymer banknotes in £5, £10, £20 and £50 denominations before they officially enter circulation on June 5 2024.
The wide-ranging exhibition will reflect the transformation of money over many centuries; from a Roman gold bar, to a tally stick from 1824 recording money owed, through to contactless payment innovations including wearable devices as well as digital currency such as Bitcoin.
Other objects covered include a Sibstar pre-paid debit card designed in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society, to help people living with dementia stay financially independent.
There are also Chinese lucky red envelopes, which are given on special occasions, with several apps now offering virtual red money envelopes, and items made…
