Issuing authority
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, from 1927 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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- Western Europe, Europe
- Recorded period
- 1801 – present
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Catalogue entries (44)
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Bank Note Museum via Numista
banknotes
100 Pounds, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scotland, 1877–1966 (Pick 320)
1877-1966
This 100 Pounds note was issued in Scotland by the Royal Bank of Scotland, with dates recorded from 1877–1966. It belongs to the Pound sterling (1707-1970) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Edward VII (1901-1910); Victoria (1837-1901). and is printed on paper. The Standard Cata…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.219)
1887
The obverse design of this piece is usually known as the "Jubilee head," since 1887, the year of its production, was the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. By Sir Joseph Boehm, R.A., sculptor in ordinary to the queen, it caused a minor storm since it was said the tiny crown made the queen look ridiculous. The queen i…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.220)
1893
After the minor storm of dislike which blew up over the 1887 Jubilee design, Thomas Brock, R.A., designed a new obverse, usually known as the "old head" type. Cleveland Museum of Art object 1969.220: Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse), 1893. Design by after Benedetto Pistrucci…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Five Pound Piece: Edward VII (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.221)
1902
Struck for inclusion in the proof commemorative sets of the new coinage of the reign, this piece was unusual in having a frosted or matte surface, produced by the application of acid. Non-proof five-pound pieces were also struck, but not for circulation. George Edward de Saulles was appointed chief engraver at the R…
Partial type record
Obverse www.irishpapermoney.com via Numista
banknotes
3 Pounds (3 Puint), Provincial Bank of Ireland, Ireland, 1905 (Pick 338)
1905
This 3 Pounds note was issued in Ireland by the Provincial Bank of Ireland, dated 1905. It belongs to the Pound (1826-1971) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Edward VII (1901-1910). It measures 203 × 122 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money list…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Two Pound Piece: George V (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.222)
1911
Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian gem and coin engraver, is best known for his image of St. George and the Dragon, which is still used on coinage today. Bertram Mackennal, an Australian sculptor and medallist, was reported to be one of the few artists King George V liked and is most famous for designing the king's lik…
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Welkinridge; derivative by Retroplum
modern coins
United Kingdom — George V — Bronze Penny
1911–1936
The United Kingdom George V bronze penny is a machine-struck pre-decimal coin representing one-twelfth of a shilling, or one two-hundred-and-fortieth of a pound sterling. Issued during the reign of King George V, the denomination continued the standard British bronze penny series that had originally been established…
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British Government; scan of original
stamps
Seahorse high value stamps
1913 onwards
Seahorse high value stamps are United Kingdom definitive postage stamps issued during the reign of King George V. First released in July and August 1913, these high-denomination stamps were prepared with the personal interest of the King, who was an avid philatelist. Produced using intaglio (recess) printing, the se…
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Obverse www.irishpapermoney.com via Numista
banknotes
1 Pound (1 Punt), National Bank of Ireland, Ireland, 1918–1919 (Pick 222a)
1918-1919
This 1 Pound note was issued in Ireland by the National Bank of Ireland, with dates recorded from 1918–1919. It belongs to the Pound (1826-1971) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: George V (1910-1922). It measures 152 × 91 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of Worl…
Partial type record
Bank of England; signed by Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, John Bradbury, 1st Baron Bradbury (1913-19) via Wikimedia Commons
banknotes
Bank of England ten shilling note
20th century
Representing the smallest denomination banknote ever issued by the Bank of England, it originated during the First World War when Treasury notes were introduced to replace gold sovereigns. Following the return to the gold standard, the responsibility for printing ten shilling notes transferred to the Bank of England…
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Clemchambers (photograph)
modern coins
Penny, 1933
1933
The 1933 penny is a British pre-decimal bronze coin produced under the reign of King George V. The pre-decimal penny represented one 240th of a pound sterling, or one twelfth of a shilling, and was struck by the Royal Mint. No pennies were manufactured for commercial circulation in 1933 because existing stocks and t…
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Cleveland Museum of Art
modern coins
Five Pound Piece: St. George and the Dragon (Cleveland Museum of Art 1969.223)
1937
The of King George VI, shown uncrowned, was designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, a medal and coin designer who worked for the Royal Mint. The reverse image of St. George and the Dragon was designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian gem and coin engraver whose work is still used on coinage today. Cleveland Museum of A…
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Royal Mail
stamps
British Wilding definitive stamps
1952-1967
The British Wilding definitive stamps were a series of definitive postage and revenue stamps issued in the United Kingdom featuring a photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II taken by Dorothy Wilding. Released from December 1952, they were the first stamps issued during her reign. The portrait, captured on 26 Feb…
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Numista contributor via Numista
banknotes
1 Pound, National Commercial Bank of Scotland, Scotland, 1961–1967 (Pick 269)
1961-1967
This 1 Pound note was issued in Scotland by the National Commercial Bank of Scotland, with dates recorded from 1961–1967. It belongs to the Pound sterling (1707-1970) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 150 × 72 mm and is printed on paper. Th…
Partial type record
General Post Office
stamps
Machin definitive series
From 1967
The Machin definitive series was the primary definitive postage stamp issue of the United Kingdom for the majority of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, spanning from 5 June 1967 until 4 April 2022. Designed by Arnold Machin, the basic design features a sculpted bas-relief profile of the Queen wearing the George IV St…
Research required
Ian via Numista
banknotes
5 Pounds, Bank of Scotland, Scotland, 1970–1988 (Pick 112)
1970-1988
This 5 Pounds note was issued in Scotland by the Bank of Scotland, with dates recorded from 1970–1988. It belongs to the Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 146 × 78 mm and is printed on paper. The Stan…
Partial type record
RuibaiK via Numista
banknotes
1 Pound, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scotland, 1988–2001 (Pick 351)
1988-2001
This 1 Pound note was issued in Scotland by the Royal Bank of Scotland, with dates recorded from 1988–2001. It belongs to the Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 128 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The…
Partial type record
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
stamps
Postage stamp featuring an image of Vivien Leigh (1913-1967) featuring a photograph by Alexander Stewart, known as Sasha (1892-1953). Issued by the Royal Mail in 2013, The Royal Mail,
2013
Postage stamp featuring a coloured image of a photograph of Vivien Leigh (1913-1976) as Pamela Golding-Finch in Because We Must by Ingaret Giffard at Wyndham's Theatre in 1937. The museum record gives material recorded as paper, colour printing ink, adhesive, adhesive.
Partial type record
ajbbarbados via Numista
banknotes
5 Pounds, Bank of England, England, 2016–2018 (Pick 394)
2016-2018
This 5 Pounds note was issued in England by the Bank of England, with dates recorded from 2016–2018. It belongs to the Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 125 × 65 mm and is printed on polymer. The Stan…
Partial type record
Numista contributor via Numista
banknotes
10 Pounds, Clydesdale Bank, Scotland, 2017 (Pick 229Q)
2017
This 10 Pounds note was issued in Scotland by the Clydesdale Bank, dated 2017. It belongs to the Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Elizabeth II (1952-2022). It measures 132 × 69 mm and is printed on polymer. The Standard Catalog of World…
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