A Decade of British Currency Leadership

Secure a comprehensive cross-section of 1960s British history with this five-note Series C collection. This set is particularly valuable to "type" collectors because it features signatures from three different Chief Cashiers, documenting the transition of authority at the Bank of England over ten years.

The Historical Lineup:

1. 10 Shillings - L.K. O'Brien Signature (Top):

   • Era: Early 1960s.

   • Significance: Sir Leslie O'Brien later became the Governor of the Bank of England. This red-brown note represents the earliest phase of the Series C portrait design.

2. 2x One Pound (£1) - J.Q. Hollom Signature (Middle):

   • Era: Mid-1960s (1962–1966).

   • Details: These green pound notes feature the classic young portrait of the Queen and the distinctive Hollom signature. Prefixes: Z49C and AN52.

3. 2x One Pound (£1) - J.S. Fforde Signature (Bottom):

   • Era: Late 1960s (1966–1970).

   • Details: These represent the final run of the paper £1 Series C notes before the introduction of Series D. Prefixes: U33B and R49L.

Item Details:

• Issuer: Bank of England.

• Series: Series C (The "Portrait" Series).

• Denominations: 10/- (Ten Shillings) and £1 (One Pound).

• Condition: Choice Very Fine (VF) to About Uncirculated (AU) – The notes show excellent preservation. The 10 Shilling note is exceptionally bright, and the pound notes retain their original "crackle" and paper body.

Collector's Note: Series C was the first to use the "George IV State Diadem" portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Collecting these by Chief Cashier is the traditional way to build a Bank of England "Type Set." Finding a set that spans from the O'Brien era through Fforde allows you to see the subtle evolution of the printing plates over time.