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Banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles are to begin entering circulation for the very first time. The Bank of England is to release four new notes from Wednesday, June 5. The King’s image will appear on new £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes, replacing the photo of his mother Queen Elizabeth, but there will be no other changes to the existing designs. Notes featuring the late monarch – who died in September 2022 aged 96 – will remain legal tender and can continue to be used. Any new banknotes, says the Bank of England, will only be printed to replace those that are worn or to meet any increase…