1 Pound - Elizabeth II - Sir Isaac Newton
Obverse: © smithymx67
Reverse: © smithymx67
Description
This was a standard banknote for England, it was introduced post decimalisation but was demonetized after 10 years in 1988.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Sub Category
England
Issuer
Bank of England
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Standard
Year
ND
Shape
Rectangle
Width
67 mm
Height
135 mm
Face Value
1 Pound (1 GBP)
Demonetized
Yes
Composition
Paper
Obverse (top)
Obverse Description
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in court robes on a green background.
Obverse Designer
Harry Eccleston
Obverse Lettering
BANK OF ENGLAND
I PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER THE SUM OF
£1
ONE POUND
LONDON
FOR THE GOVR. AND COMPA. OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND
D. H. F. Somerset
CHEIF CASHIER
EIIR
Reverse (bottom)
Reverse Description
Sir Isaac Newton reading a book with mathematical background.
Reverse Designer
Harry Eccleston
Reverse Lettering
ONE POUND
£1
SIR ISAAC NEWTON
1642 · 1727
Issues
Year
ND
Comments
J. B. Page signature (1978-1981)
ND
Comments
D. H. F. Somerset signature (1981-1984)