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

Slot Comment:

B369 Kentfield First Run Prefix DD01

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Set Details
Note Description: £10
Grade: 67 EPQ
Country: Great Britain
Note Number: GBR386a
Signatures/
Vignettes: 		- Wmk: Queen
- Sign. G.E.A. Kentfield
Certification #: 2290229-002
Owner: Billy Cusack
Set Category: World
Set Name: "The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Type Set (1928-Date)
Slot Name: 10 Pounds - First Historical Series (Revised)
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

B369 Kentfield £10


BANKNOTE DATA

* First banknote of its type

* First run prefix DD01

* Series E (revised version) “First Historical” banknote

* Charles Dickens reverse

* Issued on November 22, 1993

* Withdrawn from circulation on July 31, 2003


NOTABLE ABOUT THIS NOTE

This note is similar to the preceding Series E £10 note (B366), except the £10 in the top left corner is darker and more clearly defined, and the £10 denomination has been added to the top right corner of both the front (with the crown being replaced) and back.


SIGN OF THE TIME

This note features the signature of Graham E.A. Kentfield.

Kentfield was the 28th Chief Cashier of the Bank of England, serving from November 25, 1991 to December 31, 1998.


MEANWHILE, ON THREADNEEDLE STREET…

Edward George was Governor of the Bank of England when this note was issued. He was the bank’s 118th Governor, serving from July 1, 1993 to June 30, 2003.

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