Queen Elizabeth II’s life in banknotes from around the world
The monarch on money

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ruled for 70 years, longer than any other monarch in British history. She became queen in February 1952 at the age of 25 and was 96 at the time of her death on 8 September. During her reign her portrait has graced billions of banknotes and coins, both in Britain and in various Commonwealth countries. We take a look at her changing face through the years as depicted on money.
Canadian $20 note (1935)

Canadian $1 note (1954)

Belize $10 dollar note (1974)

English ten shilling note (1961)

English five pound note (1963)

Canadian $20 note (1970)

English five pound note (1971)

Eastern Caribbean $20 (circa 1993)
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Canadian $20 note (1993)

Australian $5 note (2016)

English five pound note (1990)

New Zealand $20 note (circa 1999)

Bahamas $2 note (2001)
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Fiji $2 note (2007)
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Scottish £5 Golden Jubilee note (2002)

Jersey £100 Diamond Jubilee note (2012)

Scottish £10 Diamond Jubilee note 2012

Canadian $20 note (2012)
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New Zealand $20 note (2015)

This New Zealand $20 note was issued in 2015, but the image of the Queen is thought to be based on a photograph taken of her by photographer Julian Calder to mark her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. She would have been 86 years old here. She is wearing the Sovereign’s insignia of the Order of New Zealand, perfect for a New Zealand banknote.
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