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First Polymer Banknote Issued

Great Britain · Economy / Currency. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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2016

Mark Carney13 September 2016

London · Economy / Currency

Mark Carney serves as Governor when the Bank of England issues its first polymer banknote, a five-pound note featuring Winston Churchill.

Names involved

Mark Carney

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