"The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Banknote Type Set (1928-Date)
20 Pounds 2006 Issue P392

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Set Details
Note Description: Great Britain, Bank of England
£20 B405 2006 - Wmk: Queen & 20
Grade: 67 EPQ
Country: GBR
Note Number: GBR392a
Signatures/
Vignettes:		 - Sign. A. Bailey
Certification #: 2377000-001  
Owner: Billy Cusack
Sets Competing: "The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Banknote Type Set (1928-Date)  Score: 489
Date Added: 10/31/2025
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

B405 Bailey £20


BANKNOTE DATA

* First banknote of its type

* First run prefix AA01

* Series F “Third Historical” banknote

* Adam Smith reverse

* Issued on March 13, 2007

* Withdrawn from circulation on September 30, 2022


NOTABLE ABOUT THIS NOTE

This was the first Bank of England banknote to have the serial numbers printed on the back of the note.

The Series F Third Historical £20 note was the last paper £20 note issued by the Bank of England.


SIGN OF THE TIME

This note features the signature of Andrew Bailey.

Bailey was the 30th Chief Cashier of the Bank of England, serving from January 1, 2004 to April 1, 2011. He is only the second person to serve both as Chief Cashier and Governor of the Bank of England. Bailey was appointed to the Bank’s top post in 2020, and still serves as Governor today.

MEANWHILE, ON THREADNEEDLE STREET...

Mervyn King was Governor of the Bank of England when this note was issued. He was the Bank’s 119th Governor, serving from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2013.

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