Important British, Irish and World Banknotes

One Pound, 1 March 1954, KN 115083, signature of N.J. Shaw (Pick 241). Pressed, otherwise good fine (£80-100)

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

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The new design introduced in 1954 features a female head in cameo. The first series was printed by Waterlows, with Thomas de la Rue taking over the contract in 1959. From 1968 the size of the notes were reduced