10 shilling 1949 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 368a/b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in the United Kingdom in 1949. It is cataloged under Pick number 368a/b. The note features a colour scheme of brown-violet and brown on a grey and pink underprint and is printed on paper. Its dimensions are 138 x 78 mm.
The banknote is signed by Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt and was produced by the Bank of England.
The Bank of England began issuing 10 shilling notes in 1914 as part of its currency series.
The banknote is signed by Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt and was produced by the Bank of England.
The Bank of England began issuing 10 shilling notes in 1914 as part of its currency series.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt
- Date of issue
- 25 October 1948
- Printing office
- Bank of England
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown-violet and brown on grey and pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 138 x 78 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 368a/b
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued the 10 shilling note in 1949. This series was introduced following World War II to update and standardize the currency in circulation. The notes featured enhanced security measures and updated designs to prevent counterfeiting during the economic recovery period.
The front side of the note depicts Britannia, a traditional symbol of Britain, enclosed in an ornate frame. The reverse features intricate floral and ornamental patterns with '10/-' on either side. Signed by Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt, this Pick 368a/b version was printed at the Bank of England, using paper with brown-violet and brown hues on a grey and pink underprint.
