Lot 272: UK 1999 Bank of England Twenty Pounds Limited Edition Banknote Set

A commemorative Bank of England presentation set containing two Series E Revised twenty pound banknotes. The set is housed in a decorative folder titled CHIEF CASHIER BANKNOTE ISSUE TWENTY POUNDS LIMITED EDITION. The first banknote features the signature of Merlyn Lowther (Chief Cashier 1999-2003) with serial number DA01 999337. The second banknote features the signature of G.E.A. Kentfield (Chief Cashier 1991-1998) with serial number CL99 999337. Both notes bear the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and Michael Faraday on the reverse. The notes incorporate a holographic foil security window and a watermark. The presentation folder includes printed signatures for G.E.A. KENTFIELD 1991-1998 and MERLYN LOWTHER 1999- on the cover and inside panels, alongside a printed history titled BANK OF ENGLAND THE CHIEF CASHIERS. The notes are secured within clear plastic protective sleeves mounted to the inner card panels.