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Auction: 24009 - World Banknotes
Lot: 120

(x) Treasury Series, J. Bradbury, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Colour Trial Specimen, 2/- Shillings and 6 Pence, 1918, serial number A/1 000000 27,
this 2 shilling and 6 pence Colour Trial Specimen note was designed by C. Howard for the treasury series. Treasury notes, despite the struggles of WWI, were fundamental in keeping the economy afloat during the war. Paper currency became more and more important, so much so that by the end of the war, paper money became the norm. The obverse features a blend of blue, green and brown tones, with an intricate design bordering the note. The signature of John Bradbury appears at the bottom right, where it also declares that Bradbury was Secretary to the Treasury. John Swanick Bradbury knew the importance of paper currency and remained in office as the government's financial chief advisor from 1913-1919. Central to this note is a vignette of King George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936. This vignette was created by T. S. Harrison. On either side of this vignette appears the denomination. On the reverse of this note, an image of the reverse of a 1918 half-crown is depicted in green,

(Pick 354cts, EPM T22ct), in PMG holder 58 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, only 4 notes in higher grades on PMG Census

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£3,800