I am not really a serious collector of world bank notes as I once was over a decade ago when the "Standard Catalogs of World Paper Money" were still my responsibility. Presently I collect the occasional historical, unusual or attractive world banknote.

Since my favorite color is purple I was delighted to add this new Bank of England 20 £ note to my holdings with the help of Claire Lobel of Coincraft located in London.

Two earlier portraits of Queen Elizabeth II adorn the right side and also included as the watermark while a bust of Adam Smith, 1723-1790, is found at left on the back of the note. Smith was a Scottish moral philosopher and also a pioneering political economist.

The vertical security silver band includes "20", "£" alternating with a bust of Smith.