Yesterday the Bank of England, which despite its name sets monetary policy for the entire UK, revealed who would be emblazoned on the new style 50 pound note, worth around $90 US.

Britain plans to keep the 50-pound ($65) note part of its currency by introducing a new more secure version of its highest value bill. The Bank of England said Saturday the new 50-pound note will ...

The Bank of England’s chief cashier defended the 50-pound note, saying that demand for the U.K.’s highest-denominated bill in circulation is likely to increase in coming years.

The Bank of England’s next 50-pound note will be made out of plastic as the U.K. extends the production of polymer cash to its highest-denomination bill. The new note, worth about $66 at current ...

LONDON (AP) — Britain plans to keep the 50-pound ($65) note part of its currency by introducing a new more secure version of its highest value bill. The Bank of England said Saturday the new 50 ...