Jane Austen
Britain unveils Jane Austen bank note on anniversary
The Bank of England on July 18 unveiled a new bank note featuring Jane Austen to coincide with the author's death 200 years ago after a campaign to include more women on Britain's currency.
The new note worth ten pounds ($13, 11.3 euros) and made of polymer instead of paper will enter circulation in September.
Rare ‘golden ticket’ £5 note found in Christmas card
A rare U.K. £5 note thought to be worth tens of thousands times more than its face value has been found in a Christmas card.
The note is one of only four engraved with an image of Jane Austen, with each featuring a quotation from one of her novels.