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REVIEW BY KK
This is a nice short book on the history of the English banknote, and is rather timely, with the era of the banknote seemingly coming to an end as online transactions and credit card payments become ubiquitous. Poised at this apparent turning point in payment history, the book looks at the various notes that have been produced over the last three centuries, and examines the role of the Bank of England in producing and circulating this currency. It ends with a look to the future and the rise of new currencies, such as Bitcoin, with Morten arguing that, despite this, the banknote has not yet completely died.
At only 90 pages long and in typical Amberley style, this book serves as a quick summary of the history of banknotes for those looking for an introduction to the subject. For those looking for a more comprehensive account, however, this is not the book for you.
The Story of English Banknotes
Andrew Morten
Amberley, £15.99
ISBN 978-1398123977
