Economist Adam Smith no longer worth £20 —UK artist Turner now 2x a tenner
The BoE chose JMW Turner from a shortlist of Charlie Chaplin, Barbara Hepworth, William Hogarth and Josiah Wedgwood to be the new face of the £20 note
10 October 2019 - 12:06
London — The Bank of England launched a new £20 banknote on Thursday featuring British painter JMW Turner.
Famed for his depictions of coastal landscapes, Turner replaces 18th Century economist Adam Smith as the current face of the £20 note...
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