How to check your banknotes

The Bank of England banknotes.There are two versions of the banknotes in circulation. One version featuring a portrait of King Charles III and one version featuring a portrait of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.There are four denominations of the banknotes in circulation: £5, £10, £20 and £50.All four denominations of notes are printed on polymer.The security features are the same on both the King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II notes.This film will run through those key security features found on all the notes. You should check these features to ensure notes are genuine.There is a large see-through window.A clearly defined portrait of either King Charles III or Queen Elizabeth II is printed on the window with the numerical value of the note and the words ‘Bank of England’ printed twice around the edge.A metallic image is positioned over the window.The foil is gold on the front of the £5 and £10 notes; gold and blue on the front of the £20 note; and gold and green on the front...