5 pounds 1980 — Guernsey ( Pick: 49 )
Banknote description
No design details are specified. Its catalog reference identifies this banknote within the available records.
The note's issuance aligns with a period when banknotes in Guernsey were produced to meet local financial needs.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1980-1989
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Dimensions
- 146 x 78 mm
- Pick catalog
- 49
About this banknote
The States of Guernsey issued this 5-pound banknote in 1980. It is cataloged as Pick 49 and was printed by De La Rue on paper, with dimensions of 146 x 78 mm. This note belongs to the Guernsey pound series used for local circulation and reflects the island’s distinct monetary tradition.
The front side features the States of Guernsey title, the Guernsey crest, ornamental patterns, the £5 denomination, and the treasurer’s signature. The back side shows a portrait of Thomas de la Rue, the Guernsey-born printer, together with a historical street scene of Fountain Street in St. Peter Port and an illustration connected with envelope making. These design elements make the 1980 Guernsey 5 pounds banknote an interesting collectible for those focused on Channel Islands paper money and British regional banknotes.
