It will be released into circulation in the U.K. on Sept. 14.
Austens novels have a universal appeal and speak as powerfully today as they did when they were first published.
Austen, known for her satirical wit, would likely appreciate the irony of the quote selection.
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She wrote often of women undone by their finances and the romantic prospect of economically sound matches.
Her appearance on the note has not been met without controversy, however.
Paula Bryne, an Austen biographer, was irked when the banknote was announced in 2013.
