One of world's oldest bank notes on display

One of the world's oldest bank notes is being displayed in London to mark the 325th birthday of the Bank of England.

A banknote for £40, issued to Elizabeth Head in 1702, was included in the exhibition called "325 years, 325 objects" at the Bank of England Museum.

An undated handout photo received in London from Bank of England Museum on July 17, 2019 shows a banknote for £40, issued to Elizabeth Head in 1702, one of the oldest banknotes in the collection, an exhibit on display at the 325th anniversary exhibition, "325 years, 325 objects". [Photo: VCG]

The exhibition opened on Monday and highlights key developments in the Bank's role, but the main focus is on places and the people rather than the technical work of the Bank.

Along with some of the earliest notes, objects at the exhibition include Roman relics, 19th century forgeries, and more. Many items are being put out on display for the first time.

The exhibition will last until May 15 of next year.

An undated handout photo received in London from Bank of England Museum on July 17, 2019 shows a Coin Sorter from 1896, a patent coin sorter by Hanmer of Liverpool, used at the Bank of England’s Newcastle Branch to sort large batches of coins, an exhibit on display at the 325th anniversary exhibition, "325 years, 325 objects". [Photo: VCG]

An undated handout photo received in London from Bank of England Museum on July 17, 2019 shows a set of hand scales from 1749, used for weighing and testing coins, one of the exhibits on display at the 325th anniversary exhibition, "325 years, 325 objects". [Photo: VCG]