Great Britain 10 Shilling Note 1949 Britannia
Bank of England
Obverse: Vignette of Britannia, the symbol of the Bank of England at left. Denomination is on right side. The words "Bank of England Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand the Sum of Ten Shillings".
Signature: Percival Beale, Chief Cashier of the Bank of England, 1949–1955.
Reverse: Denomination is on right side.On background are the acanthus leaves. The acanthus is one of the most common plant forms to make foliage ornament and decoration. Acanthus often represents life and immortality.
Watermark: Head of Minerva. On sides of banknote are wavy lines.
Date of first issued: 25 October 1948
Date ceased to be legal tender: 29 October 1962
Size: 138 mm x 78 mm.
Design: W. M. Keesey. Reissue of unthreaded pre-war notes.
Printer: TDLR (Thomas de la Rue & Company), London, England.
Bank of England 10 Shilling Note 1949 Britannia
Bank of England 10 Shilling Note 1966 Queen Elizabeth II
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