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United Kingdom (England) : 5 Pounds, 2015; Polymer : Reverse ; size: 125 mm x 65 mm 

The Palace of Westminster also known as the House of Parliament serves as the meeting place for both houses of the United Kingdom’s parliament. The tall clock tower (originally named) was rechristened in 2012 as the Elizabeth Tower as part of the diamond Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II. The historic site also includes of the Church of Saint Margaret where all the sovereigns have been crowned since the 11th century! The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church lie next to the river Thames in the heart of London built in perpendicular Gothic style, their intricate silhouettes have stood tall as one of the iconic landmarks of the capital city of London.

Palace of Westminster, Abbey incl Saint Margaret’s Church

UNESCO Cultural Site (1987)

N51 29 59 E0 7 43

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