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A pair of Bank of England Ten Shilling banknotes from Series C, featuring the printed signature of Chief Cashier J. S. Fforde (in office 1966–1970). The obverse of each note displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in an oval frame on the right and a vignette of a seated Britannia within the circular watermark field on the left. The reverse features a central vignette of a seated Britannia holding an olive branch, surrounded by intricate geometric lathe-work and the denomination. The notes are printed in a palette of reddish-brown and orange on cream paper and include an embedded vertical security thread. The serial numbers are B94N 254725 and 74Y 161768.
Condition report:
Circulated. Both banknotes show a prominent vertical centre fold and light general creasing across the paper. There is minor handling wear at the margins and some light foxing and staining present, particularly along the lower edge of the bottom note. The paper maintains moderate crispness. Overall Fine to Very Fine condition.
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