Read the short newspaper extract about the British currency and answer the questions below.
There are four types (denominations) of the Bank of England notes in circulation: £5, £10, £20, and £50. Each denomination is printed on polymers, and £20 and £50 keep being printed on paper as well.
In March 2021, the release of the new £50 note was finally announced. It came to circulation on June 23, 2021. The banknote has the face of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the face of Alan Turing on the other side.
Alan Turing (born on the day of the banknote release) was a famous British scientist who used mathematics to decode German messages during WWII. He also created a prototype of a modern computer. He has finally joined Winston Churchill (£5), Jane Austen (£10), Adam Smith (£20), and other faces of British banknotes.
The new polymer banknotes are designed to be more wear resistant and difficult to fake.
Choose the correct option.
How many types of paper banknotes are in circulation nowadays? [2|4|5]
Who's depicted on the new banknote? [Winston Churchill|Jane Austen|Alan Turing]
What value does the new banknote have? [£10|£20|£50]
Why are the new polymer banknotes better than the old ones? [They look better and are more convenient to use|They are less fragile and harder to falsify|They don't have the face of the Queen on them]