5 pounds 1938 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 335a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in the United Kingdom in 1938. It is cataloged under Pick number 335a.
This note features a grey and black color scheme. Its dimensions are 195 x 120 mm, and it is printed on paper.
The design elements of British banknotes from the late 1930s reflect the aesthetic trends of that period.
This note features a grey and black color scheme. Its dimensions are 195 x 120 mm, and it is printed on paper.
The design elements of British banknotes from the late 1930s reflect the aesthetic trends of that period.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 14 July 1938
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Grey and black
- Dimensions
- 195 x 120 mm
- Pick catalog
- 335a
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued this 5-pound banknote in 1938. This series was introduced during a period of increasing mechanization in banknote production, which helped improve efficiency and security. The design features characteristic calligraphic elements that were prevalent in pre-war British banknotes.
The front side of the note displays an intricate depiction of Britannia seated within an oval frame, a recurring symbol on Bank of England notes. The note’s serial number and the date "9 March 1938" are prominently featured. Notably, this note, Pick 335a, was printed in black and grey on paper, with dimensions of 195 x 120 mm.
