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British £5 Pound Banknote (King Charles III) Issued 2024

£4.773750

1 GBP = £0.954750

British pound banknotes are issued in different denominations by the Bank of England including this £5 pound banknote featuring King Charles III. This £5 banknote forms part of the current polymer series of British banknotes. This £5 note was issued in 2024 and remains legal tender throughout the United Kingdom.

This £5 polymer banknote is predominantly blue and turquoise in colour. On the obverse side is a portrait of King Charles III facing left, positioned on the right-hand side of the note. To the left is an engraved vignette of the Palace of Westminster, including the Elizabeth Tower and the Houses of Parliament. A transparent polymer window containing the coronation crown appears near the centre, alongside a green and gold hologram that switches between the word “Five” and the image of Big Ben when tilted. The wording BANK OF ENGLAND and FIVE POUNDS is printed across the design together with the serial number and the signature of the Chief Cashier.

On the reverse of the note is a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, based on the famous 1941 photograph by Yousuf Karsh. Behind the portrait is an illustration of the Palace of Westminster and the House of Commons chamber. To the left appears a metallic silver foil depiction of Big Ben, and above the portrait is the quote “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat”. The design also includes a large transparent window with intricate security patterns and a purple £5 symbol.

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If you have additional notes and coins you wish to exchange, please follow the steps above. Once you are finished, head over to checkout to complete the transaction and you will receive payment within 5 days of us receiving your currencies.

If you are looking to exchange British pound banknotes, we provide a fast, secure and trusted UK service for exchanging current and withdrawn Bank of England notes, including the new £5 polymer banknotes featuring King Charles III. Whether you are exchanging spare change, business takings or leftover cash, our specialist currency exchange service makes it easy to convert your banknotes and receive payment directly into your UK bank account.

Do not let unused £5 banknotes sit idle — add your British pound notes to your account today and exchange your banknotes quickly and safely with a reliable UK currency exchange specialist.

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