Author Jane Austen to be face of the Bank of England £10 note

Do you remember the novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’? Well, the the Bank of England has announced that the author, Jane Austen will become the new face of the £10 note starting from 2017. Jane would replace Charles Darwin, who has featured on the £10 note since 2000.

This gesture is in response to critics who say there are not enough women represented on banknotes.

Just wondering when the likes of Flora Nwapa, Buchi Emecheta, Adaora Lily Ulasi, Molara Ogundipe, and others would appear on our currency.