"The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Banknote Type Set (1928-Date)
50 Pounds 2020 (ND 2021) P397

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Set Details
Note Description: Great Britain, Bank of England
£50 B418 2020 (ND 2021) - Sign. S. John
Grade: 69 EPQ
Country: GBR
Note Number: GBR397a
Signatures/
Vignettes:		 - Polymer
Certification #: 2287000-006  
Owner: Billy Cusack
Sets Competing: "The Pastime Classics Collection" - Bank of England Banknote Type Set (1928-Date)  Score: 1138
Date Added: 10/31/2025
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

B418 John £50


BANKNOTE DATA

* First and only banknote of its type

* First run prefix of AA01

* Series G (first issue) “Polymer” banknote

* Alan Turing reverse

* Issued on June 23, 2021

* Note continues in circulation today


NOTABLE ABOUT THIS NOTE

This is the first polymer £50 banknote issued by the Bank of England.

The Series G (first issue) Polymer note was the last Bank of England £50 note to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

This note won the Best New Banknote Award (EMEA Region) during Reconnaissance International’s 2021 High Security Printing virtual award ceremony.


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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