{"product_id":"bank-of-england-1-note-white-series-circulated-psv-30","title":"Bank of England £1 Note (“White” Series) - Circulated (PSV 30)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eStep into Britain’s monetary heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e with this historic Bank of England £1 Note, part of the “White” series that defined English paper currency through the first half of the 20th century. Recognized for its ornate blue engraving and elegant typography, this note embodies the legacy of the world’s oldest continuously operating central bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePSV 30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eNote Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bank of England\u003cbr data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"686\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom (20th Century)\u003cbr data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banknote (“White” Series)\u003cbr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eSeries\/Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e King George VI issue, circa 1940s\u003cbr data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Pound (£1)\u003cbr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eCurrency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pound Sterling\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e D67E 329026\u003cbr data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 150 × 85 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"951\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eCentral text \u003cem data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e“Bank of England – I Promise to Pay the Bearer on Demand the Sum of One Pound”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003ePortrait medallion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eBritannia\u003c\/strong\u003e at left, symbolizing national strength and maritime heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eOrnate blue guilloché border with large denomination “1” at right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eSigned by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eChief Cashier H. 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Peppiatt\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for issuing wartime notes under King George VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eEngraved depiction of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eBank of England building\u003c\/strong\u003e in London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eTwo circular vignettes with allegorical figures representing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eCommerce and Industry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eRed-brown and blue ornamental scrollwork framing the architectural centerpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eThe “White” series £1 notes were issued during a pivotal era spanning World War II and Britain’s postwar recovery. These notes replaced the older large-size issues and circulated at a time when the pound remained the backbone of global trade. Issued under Chief Cashier H. O. Peppiatt, this series represents the transition between pre-decimal paper money and modern currency design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eEach note is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003ehoused in a rigid clear holder\u003c\/strong\u003e for archival protection and displayed within a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003ewooden presentation box\u003c\/strong\u003e for elegant showcasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eCollectors value these mid-century Bank of England notes for their detailed engraving, wartime context, and enduring connection to British economic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eFor inquiries, reach out to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eMetalStacks at 561-529-3001\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MetalStacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47250871025909,"sku":"MS1ENGNWSCAT14","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/MSSTACK2-63-_1BlueStarFederalReserveNote.png?v=1761767287","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/bank-of-england-1-note-white-series-circulated-psv-30","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}