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Auction: 403 - World Banknotes at NY INC
Lot: 314

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, [TOP POP], Front Specimen 2 Shillings and 6 Pence, 1918, serial number A/1 00000,

this 2 shilling and 6 pence Front 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 brown 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. Harrison. The reverse of this note is blank and features printer's annotations,

(EPM T22, Pick Unlisted) in PMG holder 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, sole example graded by PMG Census to date

Estimate
$2,000 to $3,000

Starting price
$1400