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United Kingdom Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in the United Kingdom is fascinating and reflects the economic and cultural evolution of the country. From its earliest issues to modern polymer banknotes, British paper money has undergone numerous changes over the centuries.

Current banknotes in circulation

Currently, the United Kingdom uses polymer banknotes in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. These bills, phased in since 2016, feature advanced security features and are more durable than their paper predecessors. Each bill pays tribute to a British historical figure, such as Winston Churchill on the £5 bill and Jane Austen on the £10 note.

Vintage banknotes and milestones in British banknote design

The first British banknotes were issued by the Bank of England in 1694, initially as handwritten promissory notes. An important milestone was the introduction of the "White Five Pound Note" in 1793, the first serially printed banknote. During World War II, the United Kingdom implemented the emergency £1 bill, known as the "ploughman", to cope with coin shortages. In 1960, the first modern banknote with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was introduced, marking the beginning of a new era in British banknote design.

Country United Kingdom
Flag
Coin Pound sterling (GBP)
1€ 0,84£
Continent Europa
Capital city London
ISO2 GB
ISO3 GBR
Catalogued banknotes 37

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Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable United Kingdom banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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Old United Kingdom banknotes

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Reino Unido | 1 pound (2nd Series)

P#22M FO#12457
Year / Series 1948

Reino Unido | 5 new pence (6th Series)

P#47M FO#12456
Year / Series 1972

Reino Unido | 10 new pence (6th Series)

P#48M FO#11849
Year / Series 1972

Reino Unido | 50 new pence (6th Series)

P#49M FO#12458
Year / Series 1972

Reino Unido | 30 Pounds

P#197 FO#10777
Year / Series 1807-1835

Reino Unido | 5 Pounds

P#342 FO#10773
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 10 Shillings George V

P#346 FO#10957
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound George V

P#347 FO#10960
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound George V

P#349 FO#10961
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 10 Shillings George V

P#350 FO#10958
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound George V

P#351 FO#10962
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 10 Shillings George V

P#360 FO#10959
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound George V

P#361 FO#10963
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 10 Shillings

P#362 FO#10765
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound

P#363 FO#10769
Year / Series 1928-1962

Reino Unido | 10 Shillings

P#366 FO#10766
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound

P#367 FO#10770
Year / Series 1940-1962

Reino Unido | 10 Shillings

P#368 FO#10767
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound

P#369 FO#10771
Price 64,00€
Year / Series 1948-1960

Reino Unido | 5 Pounds

P#371 FO#10774
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 10 Shillings

P#373 FO#10768
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound Elizabeth II

P#374 FO#10772
Price 5,00€ - 38,00€
Year / Series 1960-1978

Reino Unido | 5 Pounds

P#375 FO#10775
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 10 Pounds

P#376 FO#10776
Year / Series

Reino Unido | 1 Pound Elizabeth II

P#377 FO#10778
Price 10,00€ - 50,00€
Year / Series 1978-1981