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Auction: 403 - World Banknotes at NY INC
Lot: 313

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Colour Trial Specimen 1 Shilling, 1918, serial number A/1 00000,

this 1 Shilling 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 of increasing importance, resulting in it becoming the new normal by the end of the war. The obverse features a blend of vivid blue and green 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. On the reverse of this note, an image of the reverse of a 1918 half-crown is depicted in green,

(EPM T23ct, Pick Unlisted) in PMG holder 55 EPQ About Uncirculated, only 1 other note in higher grade

Estimate
$1,500 to $2,500

Starting price
$1050