10 Shillings - Elizabeth II

10 Shillings - Elizabeth II

Image of the banknotes obverse
Image of the banknotes reverse

Obverse: © smithymx67

Reverse: © smithymx67

Description


This was a standard banknote issued in England.

Key Details


Country

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)

Sub Category

England

Issuer

Bank of England

Currency

Pound Sterling

GBP - £

1158 - 1970

Type

Standard

Year

ND

Shape

Rectangle

Width

67 mm

Height

140 mm

Face Value

10 Shillings (0.5 GBP)

Demonetized

Yes

Composition

Paper

Obverse (top)


Obverse Description

Brown coloured background with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the right and writing to the left.

Obverse Designer

Robert Austin

Obverse Lettering

BANK OF ENGLAND
I promise to pay the Bearer on Demand
the sum of
Ten shillings
LONDON
For the Govr. and Compa. of the
BANK of ENGLAND

Reverse (bottom)


Reverse Description

Britannia with shield and spear with writing around.

Reverse Designer

Robert Austin

Reverse Lettering

BANK OF ENGLAND
SHILLINGS
10
TEN Shillings

Issues


ND

Comments

L. K. O'Brien signature (1961-1962)


ND

Comments

J. Q. Hollom signature (1962-1966)


ND

Comments

J. S. Fforde signature (1966-1970)