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It's very easy to get so used to the currency you use that you stop paying attention to it! Looking at the pictures depicted on the notes we use every day may seem like a waste of time, but sometimes it's good to take a step back and notice.

The Bank of England have recently released their newly designed £50 banknote, featuring the famous mathematician and pioneering computer scientist Alan Turing. Turing was born in 1912 and is responsible for the development of early computers. He also used his exceptional skills to decipher German Naval messages during World War II, which shortened the war and saved lives. The notes honoring Turing have been appropriately in June, which happens to be Pride month. Turing was also an early LGBT icon who lived as a criminal for decades simply for being gay. The milestone is being lauded as a sign of greater acceptance of LGBT people at the highest level of society. 

Click on to check out other colorful notes from around the world.

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Harriet Tubman's $20 bill -

Joe Biden's administration has just recommitted to putting American abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, a move first initiated by President Barack Obama but delayed by the Trump administration. Tubman, the once-enslaved African-American woman who helped bring dozens of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad in the 1800s, would replace President Andrew Jackson on the bill.

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Euro (19 countries) - The Euro is the currency for 19 European Union countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, and Ireland.

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Kenya - The Shilling is Kenya's currency. All notes feature the statue of former President Jomo Kenyatta and native animals on one side. The reverse side is thematic, i.e. tourism, for instance.

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Indonesia - The Rupiah is the official currency of Indonesia. The notes feature notable Indonesians of the past on one side, and the reverse features areas of natural beauty.

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United Kingdom - The British Pound is the currency in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Historical figures are on one side of each note, and the Queen is on the other.

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Uganda - The official currency of Uganda is the Shilling. Images such as a map of the country and wildlife appear on the notes, which were designed with additional security protection.

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Thailand - The Baht is the official currency in Thailand. The notes all feature the current king, Maha Vajiralongkorn, while the reverse of the notes feature early Thai monarchs.

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Chile - The Chilean currency is the Peso. The notes feature significant Chilean figures of the past on one side, and on the reverse there are images of mountains, national parks, etc.

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Poland - Poland is an EU member country, and it is expected that eventually they will use the Euro as their currency. At the moment, however, they use the Polish Zloty.

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Egypt - The Pound is Egypt's currency. The notes feature a combination of images, including famous mosques, the Sphinx, the Temple of Edfu, and 'The Seated Scribe.'

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Russia -

The Ruble is the currency of Russia. The notes feature a number of significant monuments and buildings. Commemorative notes have also been produced (for instance, for the 2018 FIFA World Cup).

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Switzerland - The Swiss Franc is Switzerland's national currency, and the only remaining European currency with the name "Franc." The 1,000 Franc note is actually the second-most valuable banknote in the world.

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Sweden - Sweden is an EU member country that doesn't use the Euro. Their currency is the Swedish Krona. The newest notes feature famous Swedes, such as Ingmar Bergman.

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Malaysia - The Ringgit is the currency of Malaysia. Each note features Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the first Supreme Head of State of modern Malaya. The reverse side has animals, mountains, etc.

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United States of America - The United States Dollar features many former presidents: a different president depending on the denomination of the note. Hence the nickname for cash—"Dead Presidents."

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Turkey - The Lira is Turkey's currency. The notes all feature Kemal Atatürk (the country's founder and first president) on one side, and a combination of historical Turkish figures and symbolism on the reverse side.

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Venezuela - The currency in Venezuela is the Bolívar. Each note contains important historical figures from Venezuela on one side, and on the reverse you can spot animals native to the country.

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China - The Renminbi is the official currency of China. Mao Zedong (Chairman Mao) is pictured on each note. On the reverse are significant areas or buildings in China.

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Argentina - The Peso is the official currency of Argentina. The current notes feature wild native animals on one side, and areas of natural beauty on the reverse side.

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Nigeria - The Naira is the currency of Nigeria. The notes feature a number of significant Nigerians, such as the country's first prime minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.

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Vietnam - The Đồng is the currency of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh, a Vietnamese politician of the past, appears on all notes. On the reverse sides, you can find a variety of locations, including the Temple of Literature.

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South Africa - The Rand is the currency of South Africa. All of the notes portray Nelson Mandela on both sides, but on the reverse he is younger and featured in various significant locations.

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Australia - The Australian Dollar is the currency of Australia. The notes feature many significant Australians from the past, including Dame Mary Gilmore and Edith Cowan.

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Brazil - The Real is the national currency of Brazil. All notes have the Efígie da República ("Effigy of the Republic") on one side, and pictures of native animals on the other side, such as the jaguar.

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India - The Rupee is the official currency of India. All notes portray Mahatma Gandhi, and the reverse of the notes show caves, temples, and other monuments of interest.

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New Zealand - The New Zealand Dollar is this country's currency. The notes mainly feature significant New Zealanders on one side, and a variety of native birds on the other.

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Iran - The Rial is the currency of Iran. All notes feature Ayatollah Khomeini, the leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The reverse of the notes usually feature pictures of cultural significance.

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Uruguay - The Peso is the currency of Uruguay. The notes feature significant Uruguayans from the past on one side, and mainly notable buildings on the reverse side.

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Singapore - The Singapore Dollar is this country's currency. Each note features former President Yusof bin Ishak. The reverse shows initiatives, such as Youth, Arts, Government, etc.

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Japan -

Yen is the currency of Japan. New notes have been announced for 2024, which will contain images of famous Japanese figures of the past. The 1000 Yen note will have 'The Great Wave Off Kanagawa' on the reverse.

Read more about Japan's new Emperor here!

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