5 pounds 1949 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 343/344 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in the United Kingdom in 1949. It is cataloged under Pick number 343/344. This note has monochrome printing on one side only and is made of paper with an incorporated metal thread, measuring 211 x 133 mm. It is signed by Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt.
This note features monochrome printing and a distinctive design, highlighting its unique characteristics. It is cataloged under a specific reference point, contributing to its identification.
The 5-pound denomination was introduced into circulation by the Bank of England in various designs throughout its history.
This note features monochrome printing and a distinctive design, highlighting its unique characteristics. It is cataloged under a specific reference point, contributing to its identification.
The 5-pound denomination was introduced into circulation by the Bank of England in various designs throughout its history.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt
- Date of issue
- 1945
- Paper
- Paper with incorporated metal thread
- Colour
- Monochrome (printed on one side only)
- Dimensions
- 211 x 133 mm
- Pick catalog
- 343/344
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued this 5-pound banknote in 1949, signed by Chief Cashier Kenneth Oswald Peppiatt. The series was introduced to continue post-war economic stability and manage the currency supply effectively during the era following World War II.
The front features an intricate design with the image of Britannia seated, a traditional element on British banknotes. It is printed in monochrome on one side, with dimensions of 211 x 133 mm. The note contains a security feature, a metal thread woven into the paper, which was a common anti-counterfeiting measure of the time.
