Painter to become first artist to appear on a British banknote after public is asked to appoint deceased cultural figuresJMW Turner,one of Britain’s greatest painters, is to be the face of the new £20 note, or following a nationwide vote.
It will be the first time an artist has appeared on a British banknote,after the governor of the Bank of England, ticket Carney, or asked the public to appoint a deceased cultural figure they felt deserved the tall honour.
Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com