10 shilling 1961 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 373a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in the United Kingdom in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 373a. The note features a brown color on a multicolored underprint and is made of paper.
The dimensions of the banknote are 140 x 67 mm. It is signed by the Governor and Company of the Bank of England and was printed by the Bank of England.
In 1961, the Bank of England issued currency notes with evolving designs, reflecting changes in the aesthetic and functional aspects of British banknotes.
The dimensions of the banknote are 140 x 67 mm. It is signed by the Governor and Company of the Bank of England and was printed by the Bank of England.
In 1961, the Bank of England issued currency notes with evolving designs, reflecting changes in the aesthetic and functional aspects of British banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Governor and Company of the Bank of England
- Date of issue
- 12 October 1961
- Printing office
- Bank of England
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown on multicolour underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 373a
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued the 10 shilling banknote in 1961 as part of a series designed to modernize the currency. This series was introduced to replace older designs with more advanced security features and contemporary motifs.
The front of the note features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the back depicts a seated Britannia with a shield and trident. The banknote, Pick number 373a, measures 140 x 67 mm and was printed by the Bank of England. It is characterized by a brown color with a multicolored underprint.
