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What must be on a banknote?
UK banknotes have featured the reigning monarch since 1960. While other images change, the monarch's portrait is a constant and legally required feature. This tradition reinforces the Bank of England's role as the issuer of currency on behalf of the Crown, symbolising stability and continuity.
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