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England Banknote 1 Pound 1966 DIM 80 AED

Name: England Banknote 1 Pound 1966 DIM 80 AED
Price: 80 AED
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Item Details

Age

Brand New

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Still in original packaging

Posted on: 16th January 2026

Description

🔹 Basic Information

Country: United Kingdom (England)

Issuing Authority: Bank of England

Denomination: 1 Pound (£1)

Year of Issue: 1966

Currency: Pound Sterling

Status: ❌ Demonetized (no longer legal tender)

🔹 Design Details

Reverse Design (shown in image):

Features Britannia, the national female personification of Britain

Britannia is seated, holding:

Trident (naval power)

Shield with Union Flag

Surrounded by intricate guilloché and rosette patterns

Text: “ONE POUND” and “BANK OF ENGLAND”

Style: Classic engraved artwork, monochrome green/grey tones

🔹 Physical Characteristics

Material: Paper

Color: Predominantly green with grey undertones

Shape: Rectangular

Watermark: Britannia (visible when held to light)

Security Features (for its time):

Detailed line engraving

Watermark

Complex geometric patterns (anti-counterfeiting)

🔹 Historical Notes

This note belongs to the pre-decimal currency system of the UK (before 1971).

The £1 paper banknote was withdrawn and later replaced by:

£1 coin (introduced in 1983)

Notes from this era are highly collectible, especially in good condition.