A new 50 pound ($70) banknote featuring the mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing enters circulation in Britain on Wednesday, three months after the Bank of England first unveiled the ...

The rainbow flag flew proudly above the Bank of England in the heart of London’s financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain’s 50-pound note.

Alan Turing, a mathematician and code breaker who deciphered German World War II messages, will appear on Britain's new 50 pound note. The Bank of England made the announcement Monday that Turing ...

In the U.K., 50-pound notes are not commonly used in many daily transactions, and some retailers refuse to accept them.They've also been called the "currency of corrupt elites," as the BBC notes.. In ...

In this photo provided by the Bank of England on Thursday, March 25, 2021,S arah John, Chief Cashier at the Bank of England, holds the new 50-pound note featuring scientist Alan Turing.

Yesterday the Bank of England, which despite its name sets monetary policy for the entire UK, revealed who would be emblazoned on the new style 50 pound note, worth around $90 US.

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England on Friday asked the public to submit nominations of prominent British scientists to appear on a new 50 pound note. Governor Mark Carney said the figure can come ...

Britain plans to keep the 50-pound ($65) note part of its currency by introducing a new more secure version of its highest value bill. The Bank of England said Saturday the new 50-pound note will ...

A new 50 pound ($70) banknote featuring the mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing enters circulation in Britain on Wednesday, three months after the Bank of England first unveiled the ...

In this photo provided by the Bank of England on Thursday, March 25, 2021, new 50-pound notes featuring scientist Alan Turing on the printing press. The rainbow flag is flying proudly above the Bank ...

Turing was selected as the new face of the 50-pound note in 2019 following a public nomination process, recognition of his pivotal role in breaking Nazi Germany's Enigma code during World War II.

The rainbow flag flew proudly above the Bank of England in the heart of London’s financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain’s 50-pound note.