The E-Sylum:  Volume 9, Number 45, November 5, 2006, Article 20

ADAM SMITH BECOMES FIRST SCOT ON A BRITISH BANKNOTE

According to a BBC news article, "A new £20 note featuring a
portrait of economist Adam Smith is to be issued, the Bank of
England has said. The new note will signal the start of a new
series of notes which will come into circulation next spring.

When Adam Smith replaces composer Edward Elgar on £20 notes, he
will also make history as the first Scotsman to appear on a Bank
of England note."

"However, while it may be his first appearance on English currency,
it his not his first on a bank note. He is already featured on a
Scottish £50 note."

To read the complete article, see: Full Story

To view an image of the new banknote, see: image of the new banknote

To read the Bank of England's press release about the new note, see:
Bank of England's press release

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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