The Bank of England Museum has a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering our role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. …
The Bank of England Museum has a unique selection of displays and exhibits, covering our role in maintaining monetary and financial stability through to our banknote gallery and gold vaults. Discover the history of the Bank, its buildings, and the people who have shaped it over more than 300 years.
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Oct 30, 2024
Interesting museum tracing the history the Bank of England and it's role, bank note production and looking at what the future might hold as the use of cash diminishes. Full review by John F
Oct 23, 2024
Free museum experience. Very informative. I enjoyed learning about George Sampson the initial architect of the bank and the Goldsmith family in the 16th century. The museum staff were friendly too. Full review by Harrisfc
Oct 11, 2024
I've been to very many museums in London. This was one I'd never even heard of. Whilst it is comparatively small, I thought it was very varied and interesting. We stayed over 2 hours but suspect for … Full review by Barbara1407
Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one …
Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one hand, which is fun, but I arrived just after a party of college kids so it took a while of waiting in line to get to it. Entry is free and the displays are well laid out; there is airport style security with Xray machines on entry, so don't bring any bulky bags - the security process can be slow if you are behind a large party. It is also worth going into the actual banking hall next door to see the magnificent room.
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When did banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation?
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We began issuing banknotes featuring the King's portrait on 5 June 2024. Although the King’s portrait appears on all four denominations of our polymer banknotes (£5...
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