The Bank of England has issued a new £20 bank note. It’s been controversial as it has Adam Smith on the back side (see the Bank of England website for more). But what struck me when one of the new notes first came out of the cash machine for me yesterday was the front side and the picture of the Queen. Have a look at the pic above – the Queen on the note looks about 30, very different to the now 81 year old monarch. The press is always debating whether we only allow young and beautiful women to be seen on our TV screens and in our newspapers, and here we are with out banknotes portraying eternal youth. Better a wrinkled, old Queen on the notes than an airbrushed young looking one! Better no Queen at all of course – join Republic if you think so too!
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@jonworth As a regular Berlin-FFO commuter, I can confirm I've seen the police do a full check on the EC 40 multiple times.
@jonworth if this is the EC train that crosses from Rzepin into Germany and halts at Frankfurt Oder the checks used to be irregular but since the War started in Feb it's for every train every time. and yes they behave like utter bastards. sorry you had to experience it first hand.
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Yes, I noticed that straight away. Personally I’d prefer Helen Mirren on my £20 notes.