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    England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Austen

    The note, which will enter circulation in September, was revealed on the 200th anniversary of Austen's death.
    by Camila Domonoske Jul 18, 2017 1 minute

    On the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death, the Bank of England has unveiled a new banknote featuring the beloved author.

    The new notes, made of polymer, will be entering circulation in September.

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