The Bank of England flew the rainbow flag on Thursday as it unveiled the design of a new £50 bank note celebrating the mathematician Alan Turing.
The renowned mathematician is known for helping end World War II with his code-breaking skills and is believed to have committed suicide following a homosexuality conviction.
"There's something of the character of a nation in its money," Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in a statement on Thursday as he highlighted the breadth of Turing's accomplishments.
"He was also gay, and was treated appallingly as a result," Bailey said. "By placing him on our new polymer £50 bank note, we are celebrating his achievements, and the values he symbolizes."
