5 pounds 1961 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 372 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from the United Kingdom, dated 1961, carries a denomination of 5 pounds. The note features a blue and cream color scheme and is cataloged under Pick number 372.
Its denomination and year are documented in the catalog alongside its catalog reference. This banknote is included in the structured records of banknotes from this timeframe.
Its denomination and year are documented in the catalog alongside its catalog reference. This banknote is included in the structured records of banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- 372
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued this 5-pound banknote in 1961 as part of the J series banknotes. This series was introduced to update the design features and security elements of the currency at the time, responding to the evolving needs for secure banknote production.
The banknote's front side features an engraving of Britannia in a helmet, while the back side shows a lion holding a staff. It is printed in blue and cream colors. This particular note, catalogued as Pick 372, was part of efforts to modernize British currency before decimalization in 1971.
