Great Britain once ran the largest empire the world has ever known, a country so powerful that it claimed to "rule the waves" in a patriotic anthem.

But last month a "political tsunami" struck the United Kingdom and this once-mighty state faces being broken up.

An astonishing victory for nationalists in the Scottish parliamentary elections means it is almost certain that a referendum will be held within five years on whether Scotland should leave the U.K. and become an independent country.

Today's note featured note is a 20 Pound Sterling note issued in 2000 commemorating the “Queen Mum’s” 100th Birthday. (Spragg's Grandmother?? ) ENJOY!!

(Front) Lord Llay at right. Arms at lower center. 2000 Gold Crown overprint at left. (Back) 1952 and 2002 portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. Printed by Thomas De la Rue, London.