Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, announced (2nd November) that the chosen theme for the next generation £50 banknote will be in the field of science, opening the online nomination process to members of the public. Speaking at London’s Science Museum, Governor Carney launched the Bank of England’s website which will accept nominations for the British personality who will appear on the reverse side of the note, expected to be issued after the release of the £20 banknote that is expected to circulate in 2020