5 pounds 1980 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 378c )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from the United Kingdom, dated 1980, carries a denomination of 5 pounds. It features a grey and blue color scheme and is cataloged under Pick number 378c.
The available facts indicate this banknote's catalog reference. Its denomination and year contribute to the documented facts associated with this banknote.
The available facts indicate this banknote's catalog reference. Its denomination and year contribute to the documented facts associated with this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Grey and blue
- Pick catalog
- 378c
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued this £5 note in 1980. This series was introduced to update security features and coincided with changes in design to enhance the note's durability and prevent counterfeiting. The note includes new color printing techniques distinctive for the period.
The front side features a portrait of a notable figure, while the back side depicts the Duke of Wellington with a scene from the Battle of Waterloo. Pick number 378c is notable for its intricate geometric patterns in grey and blue, which were advanced for the time and added to the security of the note.
