White; 1778 issue
Information:
| Reference | P#155 |
| Country | England |
| Period | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Currency | Pounds |
| Denomination | 40 Pounds |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Ruler | George III (1760-1820) |
| Issuing bank | Bank of England |
| Year | 1778-1807 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Size (WxH) | 211x130 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
1779
I Promise to pay to_ or Bearer on
Demand the Sum of FORTY Pounds
London on the 3 day of June 1779
For the Govr and Compa
of the Bank of England
£FORTY
Ent.d
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Varieties:
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
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| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| ND (1778-1807) | Signature: AN | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |