People in the UK can get their first glimpse on Wednesday of banknotes bearing King Charles III's image.

They will be revealed to the public at the opening of the Bank of England's "The Future of Money" exhibition.

The four new banknotes with the king's portrait -- £5, £10, £20 and £50 -- go on display at the central bank's in-house museum at its London headquarters, before entering circulation on June 5.

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Based on a photograph owned by the royal household and made available in 2013, Charles approved the final designs of the notes featuring his engraved portrait in late 2022.

That was just months after he became king following the death that September of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

"This is the first time that the Bank of England has issued a note with a new monarch on it, because Queen Elizabeth has been on our banknotes since the 1960s," the museum's curator Jennifer Adam explained.

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"So it's the first time that we as a public will have seen this transition," she told AFP at a press preview.

The landmark comes as Charles battles a cancer diagnosis announced earlier this month. He has withdrawn from public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment.&nbsp;

- Gradual phase-in -

Banknotes bearing Elizabeth's portrait will remain legal tender, with the new cash "gradually replacing" those withdrawn "due to being old and worn", Adam said.

"So it will be some time before there's plentiful supply around."

The new notes are polymer -- which has been slowly replacing paper money in the UK since 2016 -- and feature Charles' image on the front as well as in the see-through security window.

Coins bearing Charles' head -- based on a portrait by British sculptor Martin Jennings -- which entered circulation in December 2022 are also on temporary display at the museum.&nbsp;

The site details the history of the Bank of England -- which has been issuing some banknotes since it was established in 1694 -- as well as a multitude of other money-making information.

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It highlights how the bank took over the printing of notes from the finance ministry in 1928.&nbsp;

A £1 note series launched in 1960 was its first to feature a portrait of the monarch, while from 1970 they began to include historical figures on the other side.

Winston Churchill (£5), Florence Nightingale (£10), William Shakespeare (£20) and Alan Turing (£50) have all since graced banknotes.

- Current trends -

One constant on all Bank of England-issued cash for the past 330 years is its Britannia emblem, depicting the helmeted female warrior holding a trident and shield.

The museum also permanently houses centuries-old coins and gold bars -- the bank stores around 400,000 in its vaults -- as well as its first banknotes produced in the late 17th century.

"The Future of Money" exhibition, set to run alongside the permanent displays until September 2025, delves into modern trends, from the emergence of digital currencies to the current lifespan of cash.&nbsp;

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It chronicles the UK decline in the use of, noting that banknotes made up just 14 percent of payments in 2022 compared to 55 percent in 2011. That could drop to just 7 percent by 2032, according to the museum.

Britain has lost 15,000 cash dispensing machines and 2,000 bank branches in the last five years.

Despite that, the institution notes the UK government last year passed legislation to protect access to cash -- perhaps given more than 1 million people do not have a bank account.

People in the UK can get their first glimpse on Wednesday of banknotes bearing King Charles III's image. They will be revealed to the public at the opening of the Bank of England's "The Future of Money" exhibition.

People in the UK can get their first glimpse on Wednesday of banknotes bearing King Charles III's image. They will be revealed to the public at the opening of the Bank of England's "The Future of Money" exhibition. The four new banknotes with the king's portrait -- £5, £10, £20 and £50 -- go on display at the central bank's in-house museum at its London headquarters, before entering circulation on June 5. Also read: Prince Harry to visit UK with Lilibet and Archie amid King Charles’ cancer diagnosis: Report Based on a photograph owned by the royal household and made available in 2013, Charles approved the final designs of the notes featuring his engraved portrait in late 2022. That was just months after he became king following the death that September of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. "This is the first time that the Bank of England has issued a note with a new monarch on it, because Queen Elizabeth has been on our banknotes since the 1960s," the museum's curator Jennifer Adam explained. Also read: King Charles III diagnosed with cancer "So it's the first time that we as a public will have seen this transition," she told AFP at a press preview. The landmark comes as Charles battles a cancer diagnosis announced earlier this month. He has withdrawn from public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment. - Gradual phase-in - Banknotes bearing Elizabeth's portrait will remain legal tender, with the new cash "gradually replacing" those withdrawn "due to being old and worn", Adam said. "So it will be some time before there's plentiful supply around." The new notes are polymer -- which has been slowly replacing paper money in the UK since 2016 -- and feature Charles' image on the front as well as in the see-through security window. Coins bearing Charles' head -- based on a portrait by British sculptor Martin Jennings -- which entered circulation in December 2022 are also on temporary display at the museum. The site details the history of the Bank of England -- which has been issuing some banknotes since it was established in 1694 -- as well as a multitude of other money-making information. Also read: Is the Kohinoor diamond really cursed? Male wearers of it in British royal family had several troubles It highlights how the bank took over the printing of notes from the finance ministry in 1928. A £1 note series launched in 1960 was its first to feature a portrait of the monarch, while from 1970 they began to include historical figures on the other side. Winston Churchill (£5), Florence Nightingale (£10), William Shakespeare (£20) and Alan Turing (£50) have all since graced banknotes. - Current trends - One constant on all Bank of England-issued cash for the past 330 years is its Britannia emblem, depicting the helmeted female warrior holding a trident and shield. The museum also permanently houses centuries-old coins and gold bars -- the bank stores around 400,000 in its vaults -- as well as its first banknotes produced in the late 17th century. "The Future of Money" exhibition, set to run alongside the permanent displays until September 2025, delves into modern trends, from the emergence of digital currencies to the current lifespan of cash. Watch: Britain's King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, receiving treatment × It chronicles the UK decline in the use of, noting that banknotes made up just 14 percent of payments in 2022 compared to 55 percent in 2011. That could drop to just 7 percent by 2032, according to the museum. Britain has lost 15,000 cash dispensing machines and 2,000 bank branches in the last five years. Despite that, the institution notes the UK government last year passed legislation to protect access to cash -- perhaps given more than 1 million people do not have a bank account.

Museum visitors to get first sight of King Charles banknotes

The Bank of England unveiled the designs of new banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III Tuesday and said they will enter circulation by mid-2024. Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September this year, with Charles succeeding her as the new monarch of the UK.

"The portrait of The King will appear on existing designs of all four polymer banknotes (£5, £10, £20 and £50), with no other changes to the existing designs," the central bank said.

"The King's image will appear on the front of the banknotes, as well as in cameo in the see-through security window."

The Royal Mint had previously announced that the first coins carrying King Charles III entered circulation earlier this month.&nbsp;

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The engraved image of Charles on the new banknotes is based on a photograph owned by the royal household and made available in 2013, the Bank of England told AFP.&nbsp;

The King had approved the design and it was "finalised in the recent months", it said. Mass production of the notes will start from the first half of 2023. Notes carrying the queen's portrait will remain legal tender and can continue to be used.

The UK has been using polymer banknotes since 2016 that are gradually replacing paper money. The Bank of England said that these notes will minimise the environmental and financial impact of the change and will only be produced to replace worn out notes and to meet any overall increase in demand.&nbsp;

"I am very proud that the Bank is releasing the design of our new banknotes which will carry a portrait of King Charles III," its governor Andrew Bailey said in a statement.

"This is a significant moment, as The King is only the second monarch to feature on our banknotes."

(With inputs from agencies)

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The Bank of England unveiled the designs of new banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III Tuesday and said they will enter circulation by mid-2024. Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September this year, with Charles succeeding her as the new monarch of the UK.

The Bank of England unveiled the designs of new banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III Tuesday and said they will enter circulation by mid-2024. Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September this year, with Charles succeeding her as the new monarch of the UK. "The portrait of The King will appear on existing designs of all four polymer banknotes (£5, £10, £20 and £50), with no other changes to the existing designs," the central bank said. "The King's image will appear on the front of the banknotes, as well as in cameo in the see-through security window." The Royal Mint had previously announced that the first coins carrying King Charles III entered circulation earlier this month. Also Read | UK's notes, coins, stamps and more are set to change following the Queen's death The engraved image of Charles on the new banknotes is based on a photograph owned by the royal household and made available in 2013, the Bank of England told AFP. The King had approved the design and it was "finalised in the recent months", it said. Mass production of the notes will start from the first half of 2023. Notes carrying the queen's portrait will remain legal tender and can continue to be used. The UK has been using polymer banknotes since 2016 that are gradually replacing paper money. The Bank of England said that these notes will minimise the environmental and financial impact of the change and will only be produced to replace worn out notes and to meet any overall increase in demand. "I am very proud that the Bank is releasing the design of our new banknotes which will carry a portrait of King Charles III," its governor Andrew Bailey said in a statement. "This is a significant moment, as The King is only the second monarch to feature on our banknotes." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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