Bank of England Ten Shillings (10/-) Note – Pre-Decimal UK Currency – Series C

Description

Bank of England Ten Shillings (10/-) Note – Pre-Decimal UK Currency – Series C

💷 Denomination: Ten Shillings (10/-)
📅 Series: C
🏦 Issuer: Bank of England
👑 Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (early portrait)
🛡 Reverse: Ornate security engraving with denomination panels
✍️ Chief Cashier: L.K. O’Brien
🔢 Serial Prefix: M70Y
📐 Material: Paper
📍 Printed: England

Condition:

Circulated example with noticeable handling wear. Multiple vertical and horizontal creases, soft corners, and general ageing consistent with use. No major tears or repairs observed. Engraving detail remains strong and the note is complete.

Description:

A genuine Bank of England Ten Shillings note from the pre-decimal era, issued prior to the UK’s change to decimal currency in 1971. This Series C design features an early portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, paired with highly ornate red security engraving on the reverse — a classic look of mid-20th-century British banknote design.

Once a common everyday note, the Ten Shilling denomination was withdrawn following decimalisation, making surviving examples a familiar but increasingly nostalgic piece of British monetary history. While not a scarce issue, circulated notes like this are collected today for their historical interest, engraving quality, and pre-decimal charm.