Museum Late: Cash of the Past, Present and Future

With card and contactless payments becoming more common, and digital currencies gaining in popularity, what role does cash play in our society today? Join us for an evening which explores the past, present, and future of banknotes.

See how past banknotes were designed with design work specially selected by our Collections Team. Then, hear about the process of designing our current banknotes, as well as the future of money and digital currencies.

Spotlight Talks:

Designing Banknotes Today with Debbie Marriott, Lead Banknote Designer

5.45pm and 6.45pm

Debbie Marriott is Lead Banknote Designer at the Bank of England and designed the current £20 and £50 polymer banknotes. Join Debbie for a free 15 minute talk on what it takes to design a new banknote.

This talk will take place in the Banknote Gallery. Free and drop in, no need to book ahead.

The Future of Money with Will Lovell, Head of Future Technology

6.15pm and 7.15pm

Will Lovell, Head of Future Technology at the Bank of England, gives a free 15 minute talk about Central Bank Digital Currency and how technology helps us pay for things.

This talk will take place in the Modern Economy Gallery. Free and drop-in, no need to book.
Objects Table: Banknotes Past

Ongoing from 5pm to 7.45pm

Did you know the Bank of England used to employ artists to design banknotes? Our collections team have selected original design work for past Bank of England banknotes to show you the artistic process. These items are not usually on display so don’t miss out on your chance to see them!

The table will be in the Stock Office. Free and drop-in, no need to book.