Bank of England Ten Shillings (10/-) Note – Queen Elizabeth II & Britannia

Description

Bank of England Ten Shillings (10/-) Note – Queen Elizabeth II & Britannia – Series C | Pre-Decimal UK Currency

💷 Denomination: Ten Shillings (10/-)
📅 Series: C
🏦 Issuer: Bank of England
👑 Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (early portrait)
🛡 Reverse: Britannia seated with shield and olive branch
✍️ Chief Cashier: J.Q. Hollom
🔢 Serial Prefix: J94 – 1963 April
📐 Material: Paper
📍 Printed: England

Condition:
Circulated example with visible handling wear. Multiple vertical and horizontal creases, soft corners, and general ageing consistent with everyday use. No major tears or repairs. Design detail remains clear on both sides.

Description:
A classic Bank of England Ten Shillings note from the pre-decimal era, issued prior to the UK’s switch to decimal currency in 1971. This note features an early portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the iconic Britannia design on the reverse — a long-standing symbol of British identity.

Once a common sight in wallets and purses, the Ten Shilling note was withdrawn following decimalisation, making it a familiar but increasingly nostalgic piece of British monetary history. Not a rare issue, but well collected today as an affordable entry into pre-decimal banknotes and a strong display example of classic Bank of England engraving.