50 pounds 1933 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 331a )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from the United Kingdom, dated 1933, carries a denomination of 50 pounds. It features a colour scheme of black on grey and is cataloged under Pick number 331a.
The available facts identify this note by its denomination, year, and catalog reference. Its specification under Pick number 331a serves as its identification within the recorded banknotes.
The available facts identify this note by its denomination, year, and catalog reference. Its specification under Pick number 331a serves as its identification within the recorded banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Black on grey
- Pick catalog
- 331a
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued this banknote in 1933. The series was introduced during a period when large denominations were commonly used for significant financial transactions. The design reflects the bank's tradition of incorporating intricate script and official seals.
The front side of the note prominently displays a vignette of Britannia seated with a trident, encapsulated in ornate scrollwork. The inscription includes detailed calligraphy, with the denomination notably printed as "Fifty Pounds." This note is cataloged as Pick 331a, a specific issue that forms part of the Bank of England's historical banknotes for that year.