In a paper published by Harvard Kennedy School, where he’s an academic, Sands said authorities should also get rid of Switzerland’s 1,000-franc note and Britain’s 50-pound note.

Fifty-pound notes account for 357 million of the over 4.5 billion Bank of England banknotes in circulation. Lower-denomination notes are more popular for day-to-day transactions. ($1 = 0.7179 pounds) ...

The design of the bank note was unveiled before it is being formally issued to the public on June 23, Turing’s birthday. The 50-pound note is the most valuable denomination in circulation but is ...

LONDON — The Bank of England on Friday asked the public to submit nominations of prominent British scientists to appear on a new 50 pound note. Governor Mark Carney said the figure can come from any ...

Codebreaker and computing pioneer Alan Turing has been chosen as the face of Britain's new 50 pound note, the Bank of England announced Monday. Governor Mark Carney said Turing, who did ground ...

A new 50-pound bank note featuring two pioneers of Britain's Industrial Revolution will be introduced on November 2, the Bank of England said on Friday.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. LONDON — Britain plans to keep the 50-pound ($65) note part of its currency by introducing a new more ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A scientist or mathematician will feature on Britain's next 50 pound banknote, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Friday, inviting the public to make their suggestions ...