1 pounds 1922 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 359a/b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from the United Kingdom, dated 1922, carries a denomination of 1 pound. It is colored brown and green.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 359a/b. Its details are documented for reference.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 359a/b. Its details are documented for reference.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and green
- Pick catalog
- 359a/b
About this banknote
The one-pound banknote was issued by the Treasury of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1922. This note was part of an effort to supplement the gold supply during World War I, continuing into the early 1920s as economic conditions required.
The front side design features an ornate depiction of King George V’s portrait within a circular frame. The brown and green note also includes the image of St. George slaying the dragon. The back side depicts an intricate engraving of the Palace of Westminster. This banknote is cataloged as Pick 359a/b.