Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh on British Five Pound Note
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The Bank of England chose Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh to appear on the front of its all-new polymer banknote, now in circulation across the UK.
Yousuf Karsh, master photographer of the 20th century
The Bank of England chose Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh to appear on the front of its all-new polymer banknote, now in circulation across the UK.
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