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<\/a><\/p>\nThe new \u00a310 note contains “sophisticated security features which make it very difficult to counterfeit”. It is expected to last at least 2.5 times longer than the current paper \u00a310 notes \u2013 around five years \u2013 and stay in better condition during day-to-day use, the BoE said.<\/p>\n
The series of raised dots in the top left-hand corner helps blind and partially sighted users to identify the denomination of the note. This tactile feature is in addition to the elements already incorporated in Bank of England banknotes for vision impaired users: the tiered sizing, bold numerals, raised print and differing colour palettes.<\/p>\n
Paper \u00a310 notes featuring Charles Darwin will be gradually withdrawn from circulation as they are banked by retailers and businesses.<\/p>\n
The BoE said that citizens can continue to spend paper \u00a310 notes as usual until legal tender status is withdrawn in spring 2018. “The exact withdrawal date will be announced at least three months in advance,” it said.<\/p>\n
Security features:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. See-through window – Queen’s portrait<\/strong> 2. See-through window – Winchester Cathedral<\/strong> 3. See-through window – coloured quill<\/strong> 4. Silver foil patch – Ten Pounds<\/strong> 5. Silver foil patch – coronation crown<\/strong> 6. Raised print<\/strong> 8. The Microlettering<\/strong> 9. The ultra-violet feature<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nThere is a large see-through window on the note. A clearly defined portrait of the Queen is printed on the window with the words ‘\u00a310 Bank of England’ printed twice around the edge.<\/p>\n
\nA finely detailed metallic image of Winchester Cathedral is positioned over the window. The foil is gold on the front of the note (and silver on the back of the note). When the note is tilted a multi-coloured rainbow effect can be seen. The foil \u00a3 symbol in the window is silver on the front of the note (and copper on the back of the note).<\/p>\n
\nAt the side of the window is a coloured quill which changes from purple to orange when the note is tilted. This effect can be seen on the front and back of the note.<\/p>\n
\nBelow the see-through window is a silver foil patch. When the note is tilted the word ‘Ten’ changes to ‘Pounds’ and a multi-coloured rainbow effect can be seen.<\/p>\n
\nAbove the see-through window is a silver foil patch containing an image of the coronation crown which appears 3D. When the note is tilted a multi-coloured rainbow effect can be seen.<\/p>\n
\nBy running your finger across the front of the note you can feel raised print in areas such as the words ‘Bank of England’ and in the bottom right corner, around the number 10.<\/p>\n
\nUsing a magnifying glass, look closely at the lettering beneath the Queen’s portrait – you will see the value of the note written in small letters and numbers.<\/p>\n
\nIf you look at the front of the note under a good quality ultra-violet light, the number 10 appears in bright red and green whilst the background remains dull in contrast.<\/p>\n