This fascinating Museum, located within the impressive walls of the Bank of England, tells the history of the Bank from its foundation in 1694 to the …
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Feb 14, 2025
Great FREE museum for an hour or so. Lots of displays and mini movies. There are FREE audio tours that you can listen to by scanning QR Codes with your phone. You get to try and lift a gold bar - but…Full review by shamrock_madison
Dec 17, 2024
This may not be for everyone but it’s free and on a rainy stormy day in London… Is your smart phone and QR codes for the best information but it gives an opportunity to see in this building and lea…Full review by SJC94
Nov 14, 2024
Great experience with some interesting things but I really think that the museum could have cut out all the crypto stuff and their “modern money” stuff. It is made in the original style as it was wi…Full review by James P
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We went and waited 5 minutes for it to open and apart from another chap were the only ones there until 5 minutes before we left when a school party turned up. Laid out well with a …
We went and waited 5 minutes for it to open and apart from another chap were the only ones there until 5 minutes before we left when a school party turned up. Laid out well with a flow that means it keeps the visitors moving through so I can't imagine it feeling too crowded even at busy times.
Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one …
Give yourself an hour to read everything, take part in the interactive displays and go back to see things that really interest you. There is a display to lift up a solid gold bar with one hand, which is fun, but I arrived just after a party of college kids so it took a while of waiting in line to get to it. Entry is free and the displays are well laid out; there is airport style security with Xray machines on entry, so don't bring any bulky bags - the security process can be slow if you are behind a large party. It is also worth going into the actual banking hall next door to see the magnificent room.
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When did banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III enter circulation?
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We began issuing banknotes featuring the King's portrait on 5 June 2024. Although the King’s portrait appears on all four denominations of our polymer banknotes (£5...
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