Description
Basic Information
Country: United Kingdom
Issuing Authority: Bank of England
Denomination: 1 Pound (£1)
Year: 1960
Series / Type: Queen Elizabeth II – Early portrait series
Pick Number: Pick #374a
Serial Number
Serial: 92H 505047
Same serial number visible on both the banknote and the grading label, confirming authenticity.
Design & Features
Obverse Portrait: Queen Elizabeth II (young portrait)
Text: “I promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of One Pound”
Color Scheme: Predominantly green with intricate guilloche patterns
Shape Elements: Circular denomination medallions with numeral “1”
Signature: L. K. O’Brien (Chief Cashier at the time)
Condition & Grading
Grading Service: DIM Currency
Grade: Very Fine (VF)
Numeric Grade: 30
Condition Notes:
Moderate circulation
Visible folds and light creasing
Paper remains intact with no major tears
Design details still clear and legible
Collector Notes
This is a pre-decimal British banknote, withdrawn after the UK’s decimalization in 1971.
Common date but desirable in certified condition.
Slabbed notes like this are favored for long-term preservation and resale.
Value depends on demand, but VF graded examples are popular with entry-to-mid-level collectors.