The Bank of England issued British Pound banknotes in 4 different denominations, including this 20 British Pounds banknote (white note). They are part of the withdrawn Bank of England white notes series. The Bank of England started issuing these British Pound banknotes in 1725. They were withdrawn from circulation in 1945.

The 20 British Pound note, recently issued as a new polymer £20 banknote, has been around for a while. The first banknote of £20 Pounds Sterling was this £20 white note issued by the Bank of England. Like all white notes, this Twenty Pounds note has a simple one-sided monochrome black on white design with a blank reverse side. A seated Britannia, the national personification of the United Kingdom, is shown in the left hand upper corner. IMPORTANT – White notes like these are rare notes. If you are in possession of such a note, please contact a specialised auction house such as Spink. At Leftover Currency we exchange old, withdrawn banknotes for a monetary value, like a bureau de change does. For banknotes with a collectible value, like these, we recommend that you sell these at auction or to a specialist antique banknotes dealer. We have disabled the button to add the note to your online wallet.

Do you have a 20 British Pounds banknote (white note)? Here's how to exchange it for cash:

• Indicate how many British Pound banknotes you want to exchange
• Click on the 'Add to Wallet' button
• The exchange value has been added to your online wallet.

Repeat these steps for any other notes and coins you want to exchange. Complete checkout and get paid within 5 days of receiving your currencies. To exchange your 20 British Pounds banknote (white note) for cash: add it to your wallet now!