5 pounds 1988 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 378f )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in the United Kingdom in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 378f. The note features a colour scheme of blue-black and blue on a multicolored underprint.
This banknote has dimensions of 145 x 77 mm and is made of paper. It is signed by G. M. Gill.
In 1988, the United Kingdom was preparing for the upcoming general election, which took place on November 16 of that year.
This banknote has dimensions of 145 x 77 mm and is made of paper. It is signed by G. M. Gill.
In 1988, the United Kingdom was preparing for the upcoming general election, which took place on November 16 of that year.
Specifications
- Signed by
- G. M. Gill
- Date of issue
- 1988-1991
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue-black and blue on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 145 x 77 mm
- Pick catalog
- 378f
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued this 5-pound note in 1988 as part of their ongoing effort to update banknotes with improved security features. This series, signed by Chief Cashier G. M. Gill, was part of the introduction of advanced printing technologies to combat counterfeiting.
The front side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the back side displays an image of the Duke of Wellington, commemorating his role in the Battle of Waterloo. The Pick number is 378f, and it is printed on blue-black and blue paper with multicolored underprint, measuring 145 x 77 mm.
