"The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Type Set (1928-Date)
10 Pounds - King Charles III Polymer Series

Slot Comment:

B420 John First Run Prefix HB01

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Set Details
Note Description: £10 - Sign. S. John
Grade: 68 EPQ
Country: Great Britain
Note Number: GBR399a
Signatures/
Vignettes: 		- Polymer
Certification #: 2371000-002
Owner: Billy Cusack
Set Category: World
Set Name: "The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Type Set (1928-Date)
Slot Name: 10 Pounds - King Charles III Polymer Series
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

B420 John £10


BANKNOTE DATA

* First and only banknote of its type so far

* First run prefix of HB01

* Series G (second issue) “Polymer” banknote

* Jane Austen reverse

* Issued on June 5, 2024

* Note continues in circulation today


NOTABLE ABOUT THIS NOTE

This is the first Bank of England £10 banknote to feature the portrait of King Charles III, marking the first time that the Bank of England changed the monarch on its banknotes.


SIGN OF THE TIME

This note features the signature of Sarah John.

John was the 33rd Chief Cashier of the Bank of England, serving from June 1, 2018 to June 1, 2025.


MEANWHILE, ON THREADNEEDLE STREET...

Former Chief Cashier Andrew Bailey was Governor of the Bank of England when this note was issued. He is the Bank’s 121st and current Governor, beginning his tenure on March 16, 2020.

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