Stock of all denomination banknotes in circulation in the UK 2004-2021
The total number of British banknotes of all denominations in circulation in the United Kingdom (UK) increased gradually year on year from 2004 to 2021. This includes all banknotes of denominations five, 10, 20 and 50 British pounds. The amount of British banknotes rose from almost 1.9 billion notes in 2004 to over 4.5 billion notes as of 2021, an increase of 2.6 billion notes.