"The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Type Set (1928-Date)
10 Pounds - Portrait Series

Slot Comment:

B299 Hollom First Run Prefix A01

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Set Details
Note Description: £10 - Sign. J.Q. Hollom
Grade: 67 EPQ
Country: Great Britain
Note Number: GBR376a
Signatures/
Vignettes: 		- Wmk: Queen Elizabeth II
Certification #: 2291000-001
Owner: Billy Cusack
Set Category: World
Set Name: "The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Type Set (1928-Date)
Slot Name: 10 Pounds - Portrait Series
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

B299 Hollom £10


BANKNOTE DATA

* First banknote of its type

* First run prefix A01

* Series C “Portrait” banknote

* Lion holding key reverse

* Issued on February 21, 1964

* Withdrawn from circulation on May 31, 1979


NOTABLE ABOUT THIS NOTE

This was the first Bank of England £10 note to be produced in color.

This was the first Bank of England £10 note to feature a portrait of the reigning monarch.


SIGN OF THE TIME

This note features the signature of Jasper Q. Hollom.

Hollom was the 23rd Chief Cashier of the Bank of England, serving from March 1, 1962 to June 30, 1966.


MEANWHILE, ON THREADNEEDLE STREET...

Rowland Baring was Governor of the Bank of England when this note was issued. He was the Bank’s 114th Governor, serving from July 1, 1961 to June 30, 1966.

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