Winston Churchill to be on new Bank of England £5 note

The video discusses the decision to feature Winston Churchill on the new £5 note, highlighting his legacy as Britain's greatest Prime Minister. It covers the historical significance of Churchill's leadership during World War II and his famous speech in 1941. The video also traces the history of the £5 note, detailing the various figures that have appeared on it over the years. Collectors are excited about the new edition, set to be released in 2016. Additionally, the video touches on Churchill's early career as a journalist, where he earned £5 weekly, linking it to the new banknote.

Who was responsible for approving the decision to feature Winston Churchill on the new £5 note?

• Sir Mervyn King

• Queen Elizabeth II

• George Stephenson

• Elizabeth Fry

Which historical figure was featured on the £5 note before Winston Churchill?

• George Stephenson

• The Duke of Wellington

• Elizabeth Fry

• Queen Elizabeth II

In what year was the £5 note first printed with Britannia on the face?

• 1957

• 1963

• 1971

• 1990

What is the significance of the year 2016 in relation to the new £5 note?

• The year the Duke of Wellington was featured

• The year Winston Churchill was born

• The year the new £5 note was released

• The year Elizabeth Fry was added to the note

What was Winston Churchill's profession before becoming a prominent political leader?

• A scientist

• A banker

• A journalist

• A teacher