50 pounds 1936 — United Kingdom ( Pick: 338a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from the United Kingdom, dated 1936, carries a denomination of 50 pounds. It features a color scheme of grey and black.
It is cataloged under Pick number 338a. The denomination, year, and catalog reference provide identification within the documented banknotes.
It is cataloged under Pick number 338a. The denomination, year, and catalog reference provide identification within the documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Grey and black
- Pick catalog
- 338a
About this banknote
The Bank of England issued this 50-pound note in 1936. This series was introduced during the tenure of Chief Cashier K.O. Peppiatt, starting in the mid-1930s, as part of efforts to update currency designs and security features.
The front side of the note features intricate black and grey calligraphy, including a prominent depiction of Britannia in an ornate oval frame. The denomination "fifty" is prominently displayed in an elaborate typographic style. The Pick number for this note is 338a, and it was designed to incorporate more sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measures for its time.
