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1 Pound (1 Punt), National Bank of Ireland, Ireland, 1918–1919 (Pick 222a)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1918-1919

Issuing entity

United Kingdom

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 World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 222a.

Obverse: Hibernia at top, arms at left. List of branches in centre. Its lettering reads “The National Bank Limited / Unlimited for Note Issue / I Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand One Pound at Dublin / For the Directors and Company”. Reverse: Blank. Demonetized: Yes. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Go to irishpapermoney.com for a full list of dates for the National Bank Limited 1918-1920 issue. For similar larger notes, see the link below.

Physical characteristics

Size
152 × 91 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Currency
Pound (1826-1971)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ireland

Design

Obverse
Hibernia at top, arms at left. List of branches in centre.
Reverse
Blank.
Obverse lettering
The National Bank Limited / Unlimited for Note Issue / I Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand One Pound at Dublin / For the Directors and Company

Identification

Value
1 Pound (1 Punt)
Dates recorded
1918-1919
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 222a

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P222a
  • NumistaN# 312805

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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