King Charles III banknotes to enter circulation on 5th June 2024

De La Rue has been the sole manufacturer of Sterling banknotes for over twenty years. We worked closely with the Bank of England to introduce the original polymer banknotes featuring Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and continued this collaboration for the new King Charles III polymer banknotes, which will enter circulation on the 5th June 2024.

The King Charles III banknotes are based on the existing polymer series, designed in partnership between the Bank of England and De La Rue. The King’s image will appear as a portrait on the front of the banknotes, as well as in the see-through security window.

The new banknotes will co-circulate with the original notes featuring Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which will remain legal tender. They will also continue to be printed on De La Rue's durable SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate as part of the Bank of England's dual supply banknote substrate strategy.

For more information please see the Bank of England website.