10 shilling 1962 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 373b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in the United Kingdom in 1962. It is cataloged under Pick number 373b.
The note features a design in brown-violet and brown on a grey and pink underprint. It measures 138 x 78 mm and is made of paper. The signature on this banknote is Leslie Kenneth O'Brien.
The 10 shilling banknote was issued as part of the United Kingdom's currency during a period of significant economic activity in the early 1960s.
The note features a design in brown-violet and brown on a grey and pink underprint. It measures 138 x 78 mm and is made of paper. The signature on this banknote is Leslie Kenneth O'Brien.
The 10 shilling banknote was issued as part of the United Kingdom's currency during a period of significant economic activity in the early 1960s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Leslie Kenneth O'Brien
- Date of issue
- 25 October 1948
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown-violet and brown on grey and pink underprint
- Dimensions
- 138 x 78 mm
- Pick catalog
- 373b
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued the 10 shilling note in the year 1962, marked as Pick number 373b. This series was introduced during the tenure of Chief Cashier Leslie Kenneth O'Brien. These notes were part of a broader initiative to modernize British currency and integrate advanced security features.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of a notable female figure, surrounded by elaborate guilloche patterns. The back side displays a seated Britannia with a shield. Printed in brown-violet and brown on grey and pink underprint, this note measures 138 x 78 mm. The use of intricate designs aimed to prevent counterfeiting.
