The central banks of England and Scotland have been flashing their cash to the public this year and they don't care who knows it! Near Winchester Cathedral this week, the governor of the Bank of England proudly unveiled the design for the new £10 banknote, starring the patient and perceptive Jane Austen. Meanwhile, Scotland's own new £10 note surprises the public with a more subtle update...
To mark the 200 year anniversary of Jane Austen's death, the Bank of England celebrates the nation's literary accomplishments through their latest banknote design. As an added bonus, the Royal Mint has carefully snuck into circulation a limited edition set of £2 coins embossed with her silhouette... starting with tills around Austen's old stomping grounds. Get hunting, coin collectors and Austen aficionados!
