England 5 Pounds, 1870-1944

White; without thread

England 5 Pounds, 1870-1944 obverse
England 5 Pounds, 1870-1944 reverse

Information:

Reference P#277
Country England
Period Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Currency Pounds
Denomination 5 Pounds
Type Circulation banknotes
Ruler Edward VII (1901-1910) George V (1910-1936) Edward VIII (1936) George VI (1936-1952)
Issuing bank Bank of England
Year 1870-1944
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 01.03.1946
Size (WxH) 195x120 mm

Obverse:

England 5 Pounds, 1870-1944
Latin
Bank of England I Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand the Sum of Five Pounds 1938 July 14 London 14 July 1938 For the Govr. and Compa. of the BANK of ENGLAND. Chief Cashier. £ Five

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1870-1873) Signature: GF + - - - - - -
ND (1873-1893) Signature: FM - - - - - -
ND (1893-1902) Signature: HGB - - - - - -
ND (1902-1918) Signature: JGN - - - - - -
ND (1918-1925) Signature: EMH - - - - - -
ND (1925-1929) Signature: CPM - - - - - -
ND (1929-1934) Signature: BGC - - - - - -
ND (1934-1944) Signature: KOP - - $100,00 - - -