10 Shillings - Elizabeth II Series C; portrait
Features
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of England |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard banknote |
| Years | 1961-1970 |
| Value | 10 Shillings (½) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 22 November 1970 |
| Number | N# 203302 |
| References | P# 373 |
Series: Series C
Obverse
Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II at right, seated figure of Britannia at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF ENGLAND
I promise to pay the Bearer on Demand
the sum of
Ten shillings
LONDON
For the Govr. and Compa. of the
BANK of ENGLAND
Engraver: Robert Austin
Reverse
Britannia seated with shield, holding spear and olive branch, in circle at center right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF ENGLAND
SHILLINGS
10
TEN Shillings
Engraver: Robert Austin
Signatures
| L. K. O'Brien (LKO) | Chief Cashier |  |
| J. Q. Hollom (JQH) | Chief Cashier |  |
| J. S. Fforde (JSF) | Chief Cashier |  |
Comments
First and only issued Bank of England 10 Shilling note to carry portrait of monarch.
Watermark: Laureate heads in continuous vertical row at left.
Date first issued: 12 October 1961.
Date last issued: 13 October 1969.
Date ceased to be legal tender: 22 November 1970.
Watermark: Laureate heads in continuous vertical row at left.
Date first issued: 12 October 1961.
Date last issued: 13 October 1969.
Date ceased to be legal tender: 22 November 1970.