Jane Austen is coming to a £10 bank note near you
The Guardian is reporting that Jane Austen will be the next famous face to appear on the Bank of England's legal tender.
The Pride and Prejudice author will be the third woman (other than the Queen) to be featured on England's currency since the introduction of historical-figure portraits in 1970.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said that "Jane Austen certainly merits a place in the select group of historical figures to appear on our banknotes. Her novels have an enduring and universal appeal and she is recognised as one of the greatest writers in English literature."
As well as a portrait of the famous author, the new bank notes will feature a quotation from Pride and Prejudice, a scene of Austen writing at Chawton Cottage, and a landscape of her brother's home at Godmersham Park, where she used to visit often.
The Jane Austen bank notes should be entering into circulation in 2017.
Comments
4 Comments
Uhhh.
Jul 24, 2013 at 1:02pm
How exactly is this coming "near" me?
HellSlayerAndy
Jul 24, 2013 at 1:21pm
The latest gimmicky in what we use to call 'currency' Celebrity bank notes...albeit celebrities from the 19th century.
I suggest she replace Adam Smith on the 20 and they put Dickens on the 10 instead!
My two cents...oh wait a minute :-(
Lea
Jul 24, 2013 at 2:27pm
I intend to get one when they come out. Good thing you can get it delivered internationaly.
Richard Jenkins
Jul 27, 2013 at 9:49am
I'm disappointed that such an esteemed author has been denigrated by putting her face on what is now nothing more than a debt note isssued by banks. This recent monetary experiment is failing everyone except bankers and their cronies. A picture of the devil would have been a better choice as it would actually make people take notice and question what has happened to their money. For further enlightenment see "The Secret Of Oz" by Bill Still on youtube.