King Charles banknotes enter circulation today: Where can you get them in London?
by Vicky Shaw and Michael Howie
Jun 05, 2024
4 minutes
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Banknotes featuring the King’s portrait are being issued today, marking the first time that the sovereign has been changed on the Bank of England’s notes.
The new banknotes will co-circulate alongside those featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
The portrait of Charles is appearing on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs.
However, people may only start to see the new notes appear in their change very gradually.
Several Post Offices in London are issuing the new notes today, while they can also be picked up at the Bank of England.
People were queueing at the Bank of England this morning to exchange their old notes for the ones
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