Overview

Enhance your collection with this pristine, uncirculated £20 polymer banknote from the United Kingdom. Officially introduced into circulation in February 2020, this Series G note represents a major technological upgrade in British currency, printed on durable flexible polymer with advanced holographic security features. Rendered in vibrant purple and multi-colored hues, it honors Britain’s cultural heritage through the celebrated romantic landscape painter J.M.W. Turner. Preserved in Uncirculated (UNC) condition.

Key Features & Details:

Country: United Kingdom (Bank of England)

Denomination: £20 (Twenty Pounds)

Year / Series: 2020 (Design Copyright ©2018)

Material: Polymer

Catalog Number: Pick #396 (P-396 / B205)

Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – Flawless, crisp, and flat with full original gloss and sharp corners.

Obverse (Front): Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, accompanied by the metallic coronation crown foil, the Bank of England seal, and a large see-through window depicting the Margate Lighthouse and Turner Contemporary gallery. Includes the signature of Chief Cashier Sarah John.

Reverse (Back): Features a self-portrait of artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (c. 1799) set against his famous 1839 oil painting The Fighting Temeraire. Includes his signature and the quote: “Light is therefore colour”.

Dimensions: 139 × 73 mm

Serial Number: AJ20 976519 (Exact note shown in photos will be delivered)

Collector Value:

Polymer issues featuring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II hold lasting historical importance following the transition to King Charles III coinage and currency. Notes in pristine Uncirculated condition with crisp security foils and vibrant colors make a cornerstone addition to modern European numismatic portfolios.