"The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Banknote Type Set (1928-Date)
10 Pounds 1960-64 ND Issue P376

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Set Details
Note Description: Great Britain, Bank of England
£10 B299 ND (1964-66) - Sign. J.Q. Hollom
Grade: 67 EPQ
Country: GBR
Note Number: GBR376a
Signatures/
Vignettes:		 - Wmk: Queen Elizabeth II
Certification #: 2291000-001  
Owner: Billy Cusack
Sets Competing: "The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Banknote Type Set (1928-Date)  Score: 563
Date Added: 10/31/2025
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* Withdrawn from circulation on May 31, 1979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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