英格蘭銀行發行的新二十鎊鈔票是以亞當史密斯為背面人頭。
除了他對經濟學、經濟意識型態的貢獻之外,難道也因為他是蘇格蘭人嗎?
這對財相布朗取得工黨領導權、進入唐寧街十號也是一大助力吧?蘇格蘭性要少點,不列顛性要多點。

Mervyn King, Governor talks about Adam Smith(此頁有行長的訪談)
'The chancellor has made no secret of his deep admiration for the work of Adam Smith. Both grew up in Kirkcaldy, and even attended the same school (although in different years).'