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The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image

Posted by karenl on April 9, 2024, 7:40 pm

"King Charles today greeted the governor of the Bank of England for a historic meeting where he was presented with the first banknotes bearing his portrait.

The King praised the notes as 'very well designed' and expressed his surprise at being only the second monarch to feature. He received a leather-bound booklet containing the historic legal tender from Andrew Bailey at Buckingham Palace.

It was a milestone moment for the monarch, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer.

'Good morning Governor. I'm sorry it's a bit delayed this. I hope it isn't too delayed,' Charles said.

But Mr Bailey replied: 'Not at all. We're still in advance of launching them.'

Charles remarked: 'Oh you are? Great.'"

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13288255/King-Charles-banknotes-portrait-Bank-England-governor-Andrew-Bailey-British-monarch.html

Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image

Posted by Karen on April 10, 2024, 8:56 am, in reply to "The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image"

Re: Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image

Posted by Martha on April 10, 2024, 10:17 am, in reply to "Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image"

What a cool portfolio! The new banknote with Charles’ likeness is beautifully done. All of them are, but I’m soused to seeing Elizabeth’s likeness that this one stands out for me. It must be bittersweet for Charles.

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Re: Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image

Posted by Nellie on April 10, 2024, 6:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image"

Thanks Karen for that clip.

The portrait of Charles selected for the notes is a particularly good one I think. Very strong

Re: Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image

Posted by karenl on April 10, 2024, 8:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image"

I agree, the portrait of King Charles is spot on. His portrait on the coins is very flattering as well.

typo /// Re: Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image

Posted by Martha on April 10, 2024, 6:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Video: The King Is Presented With New Banknotes Bearing His Image"

..... used to seeing

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