All polymer banknotes carrying a portrait of Queen Elizabeth remain legal tender, and both visitors and the U.K. public can continue to use them as normal, added the Bank of England release.

had been the first British monarch to appear on Bank of England banknotes. The King praised the notes and said they were "very well designed". We reveal what the new polymer banknotes look like ...

The engraving of King Charles on the new polymer notes is based on ... The Bank of England began printing the new banknotes last year to give enough time for automated machines that accept cash ...

Polymer banknotes were first issued in 1988 by Australia ... and used to make everyday plastic items such as lawn furniture.­ The Bank of England spent three years studying the potential effect of a ...

Traditionally made from cotton or linen fiber paper, banknotes now often incorporate polymer substrates that enhance durability and longevity. The intricate designs and advanced printing ...