Published Date:
13 March 2007
SCOTTISH economist Adam Smith takes pride of place on a new version of the UK's most common banknote launched today.
The 18th century author of The Wealth of Nations, who is buried in Edinburgh's Canongate kirkyard, replaces English composer Sir Edward Elgar on the Bank of England's new £20 note.
Kircaldy-born Smith has influenced the thinking of Gordon Brown and Margaret Thatcher.
The full article contains 69 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
13 March 2007 9:44 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh