Withdrawal of Elgar £20 notes

The Bank of England is withdrawing the older style £20 notes that show a portrait of Sir Edward Elgar. Holders of these notes
may continue to use them until the end of June 2010.
For several months after the end of June most banks, building societies and Post Offices will accept the Elgar £20 notes for deposit to customer accounts and for other customer transactions. However, agreeing to exchange notes is at the discretion of the individual institution.

The Bank of England will always exchange its old notes. Notes may be presentedfor payment either in person or sent by post (at the sender’s risk) to:
Dept NEX, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH.