It’s been in the air for a few weeks now, but yesterday the Bank of England confirmed it: Beginning in 2017 it will issue 10-pound notes featuring the image of Jane Austen. This is—as almost everybody ...

LONDON – Jane Austen will become the new face on England's 10-pound notes -- in an attempt to add a little pride and fight the prejudice against women on the country's currency. The Bank of England ...

Jane Austen will become the new face on England's 10-pound notes - in an attempt to add a little pride and fight the prejudice against women on the country's currency. The Bank of England chose the ...

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney smiles beside the concept design for the new 10 pound note, featuring British 19th century novelist Jane Austen. REUTERS LONDON — Jane Austen will become the new ...