Five Pounds, 1 January 1913, W 3486, signature of M. Edwards (Pick –). Heavily circulated, worn edges with nicks and tears, missing small piece on top edge and bottom left corner tip, otherwise very good, scarce (£400-600)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Godfrey Burr Collection.

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Following the Banking Act of 1920 notes no longer had to carry the names of all their branches. The new series One Pound note was hence greatly reduced in size and from 1927 the Five Pound note was also downsized