1 pounds 1940 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 363c )

Region: Europe

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 pound issued in the United Kingdom in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 363c. Its dimensions are 151 x 84 mm and it features a combination of light or dark blue and pink colors. This note was signed by Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt, who served as Chief Cashier from 1934 to 1949, and was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in London.

The design includes specific visual elements typical of banknotes from this period. However, details regarding the front side and back side design are not specified.

The banknote is printed on paper. Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt oversaw banknote production during a notable period in the United Kingdom’s monetary history from 1934 to 1949.

Specifications

Signed by: Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt (Chief Cashier, 1934-1949)
Date of issue: 29 March 1940
Printing office: Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
Paper: Paper
Colour: Light or dark blue and pink
Dimensions: 151 x 84 mm
Pick catalog: 363c

About this banknote

The Bank of England issued this 1-pound note in 1940. This series was introduced during World War II to ensure the stability of the British economy amidst wartime pressures. The notes were signed by Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt, who served as the Chief Cashier from 1934 to 1949.

The front side features an intricate design with a vignette of Britannia, a symbol of British strength and authority. The back prominently displays an engraving of Saint George slaying the dragon, surrounded by decorative patterns. This note is cataloged as Pick 363c and was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in London.