{"product_id":"great-britain-1-pound-banknote-bank-of-england-queen-elizabeth-ii-j-b-page","title":"Great Britain 1 Pound Banknote - Bank of England - Queen Elizabeth II - J.B. Page uncirculated (PSV 30)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFew banknotes in the English-speaking world carry the weight of history that belongs to the Bank of England One Pound note — and this example, bearing the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and signed by Chief Cashier J.B. Page, is a genuine piece of British monetary heritage. Issued during one of the most storied runs in the Bank of England's three-century history, this green One Pound note represents an era of British currency that came to a definitive close in 1988 when the Bank of England withdrew the paper pound entirely, replacing it with a coin. That decision made every surviving paper pound note an instant collectible — a tangible relic of the pre-decimal and early decimal era of British daily life. Housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly presented within a handsome wood display frame with a black matted backdrop, this note arrives ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e(PSV 30)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIssued by the Bank of England — one of the world's oldest and most prestigious central banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePortrait of Queen Elizabeth II — iconic effigy used throughout her reign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSigned by J.B. Page, Chief Cashier — a key signature series for collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial number X48H 620666 — the exact note pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReverse features Britannia — the ancient personification of Britain — in full allegorical detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDemonetized in 1988 — no longer legal tender, collectible only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBeautifully framed and ready for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanknote Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIssuing Authority: Bank of England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDenomination: One Pound (£1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChief Cashier Signature: J.B. Page (served 1970–1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number: X48H 620666\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePick Number: P-374g (Page signature series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDemonetization Status: Demonetized March 11, 1988 — no longer legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eObverse:\u003c\/em\u003e The face of the note is dominated by the classic Bank of England layout in deep green on a pale ground. \"BANK OF ENGLAND\" runs in bold serif lettering across the top. The famous promise — \u003cem\u003e\"I Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand the sum of One Pound\"\u003c\/em\u003e — appears in elegant script at center left, followed by \"LONDON\" and the authorization line \"For the Gov'r and Comp'y of the Bank of England.\" The signature of \u003cstrong\u003eJ.B. Page\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chief Cashier, appears in flowing script below. To the right, a finely engraved cameo portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e — young, regal, and wearing the Diamond Diadem crown — is set within an ornate floral medallion border. The serial number X48H 620666 appears twice: at upper left and lower right. A large decorative \"1\" occupies the lower left in a guilloche-bordered oval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReverse:\u003c\/em\u003e The back of the note is a masterwork of engraved allegorical imagery centered on \u003cstrong\u003eBritannia\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ancient Roman and later British personification of the island nation. Seated and helmeted, she carries a trident and rests her hand on a shield bearing the Union Flag, with a lion at her side. \"BANK OF ENGLAND\" arcs across the top and \"ONE POUND\" appears in a central rectangular panel. The composition is filled with intricate guilloche rosette patterns, denomination panels, and ornamental flourishes that represent the pinnacle of traditional British banknote engraving. The overall effect is one of austere, authoritative elegance — a design language the Bank of England refined over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Bank of England, founded in 1694, is one of the oldest central banks in the world and the model upon which virtually every modern central bank — including the U.S. Federal Reserve — was built. Its One Pound note has roots stretching back to the earliest days of paper currency in England, when goldsmiths and merchant bankers first issued receipts that could be exchanged for gold on demand. The famous promise printed on every Bank of England note — a direct descendant of those original receipts — is not mere tradition; it is a living legal commitment that has appeared on British banknotes for over three centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe J.B. Page signature series spans 1970 to 1980, placing this note squarely in the era of Britain's transition to decimal currency. The United Kingdom decimalized on February 15, 1971 — \"Decimal Day\" — replacing the centuries-old system of pounds, shillings, and pence with a straightforward 100-pence pound. The One Pound note survived decimalization and continued in circulation through the 1970s and into the 1980s, becoming one of the most familiar objects in British daily life. In 1983, the Royal Mint introduced the £1 coin to replace the note on cost grounds, and by March 11, 1988, the Bank of England formally withdrew the paper pound from legal tender status — ending nearly three centuries of the printed one pound note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II's portrait on this note is the early \"young Queen\" effigy — the image that appeared on British currency, coins, and stamps from her coronation in 1953 onward. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, notes and coins bearing her portrait have taken on a new dimension of historical significance, representing not just a denomination but an entire era of British history that has now permanently closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor collectors of world currency, British history, or royal memorabilia, this framed One Pound note — serial number X48H 620666, the exact example pictured — is a deeply meaningful piece that bridges monetary history, royal heritage, and the art of classical banknote engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly presented within a handsome wood display frame with a black matted backdrop. Ready to hang or display as-is — no additional framing or handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor additional details or collector inquiries, please contact MetalStacks at (561) 529-3001 or \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:support@metalstacks.com\"\u003esupport@metalstacks.com\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003eJoin the Community. Earn Silver. Stack Smarter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MetalStacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48223097913589,"sku":"MS$1GBP1970CAT14","price":119.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/MSSTACK4-13_381d0721-873d-49e6-aec6-a5bddc3ca1b2.png?v=1780432950","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/great-britain-1-pound-banknote-bank-of-england-queen-elizabeth-ii-j-b-page","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}