Bank of England Series D One Pound Banknote, Elizabeth II and Sir Isaac Newton
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1978-1984
This Bank of England Series D one pound banknote was issued between 1978 and 1984. The note features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, printed in shades of green, blue, and gray.
It includes a central circular geometric emblem and a small medallion depicting a seated Britannia to the left. The reverse side highlights Sir Isaac Newton, accompanied by a telescope and a schematic diagram of the solar system, along with a green medallion inscribed with his name and lifespan, 1642-1727. The note includes the printed signature of Chief Cashier D. H. F. Somerset and is identified by serial number BX80 832653.
The banknote measures 5.5 inches in width by 3 inches in height and weighs 0.1 ounces. It represents a significant example of British paper currency from the late 20th century, combining regal portraiture with the commemoration of a seminal scientific figure.
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Physical characteristics
- Width
- 5.5 inches
- Height
- 3 inches
- Weight
- 0.1 oz
Technical characteristics
- Series
- Series D
- Signature
- D. H. F. Somerset
- Denomination
- One Pound
- Serial number
- BX80 832653
Design
- Obverse
- Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, central circular geometric emblem, seated Britannia medallion
- Reverse
- Sir Isaac Newton with telescope and solar system diagram, Sir Isaac Newton 1642-1727 medallion
Identification
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- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Bank of England
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