Notes featuring The Queen will remain legal tender, Bank of England says

Current bank notes featuring a portrait of the Queen will continue to be legal tender, the Bank of England has reassured consumers.

By David Hughes

Published 9th Sep 2022, 07:50 BST

A further announcement regarding notes will be made once the period of mourning has been observed following the Queen's death.

The Queen was the first monarch to feature on Bank of England banknotes, Threadneedle Street said.

Bank governor Andrew Bailey said: "It was with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. On behalf of everyone at the Bank I would like to pass on my deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

Notes and coins with the face of the Queen will still be legal tender, the Bank of England has confirmed

"For most of us, she is the only head of state we have ever known, and will be remembered as an inspirational figure for our country and the Commonwealth."

A new portrait of King Charles III will not feature on new bank notes until 2023, according to the Royal Mint. Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait will continue to feature on new bank notes until further notice.

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