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Bank of England 1 pound note (ND 1981 issue) featuring Sir Isaac Newton

*The serial number and year of issue may differ from those in the photo, but we will deliver the item in the same unused or mint condition.

💷 Product Overview

This product was issued by the Bank of England in 1981 or so.

The One Pound Note features a portrait of Sir Isaac Newton.

This banknote is one of the most popular series of British banknotes,

A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in her youth,

It features a historical design that combines the scientific giant Sir Newton.

Furthermore, the printing was done using advanced intaglio technology by Thomas De La Rue, a global security printing company.

It is known as a "masterpiece of British banknote design" that combines artistry and counterfeit resistance.

💴 Banknote specifications

Item/Content

Country of issue

United Kingdom

issuing authority

Bank of England

Publication year

ND (circa 1981)

face value

£1 (one pound)

signatory

DHF Somerset (Chief Cashier)

Catalog Number

Pick #377b / B184a

printing company

Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited

Main color

Green, olive

size

Approximately 142mm x 67mm

paper quality

High-quality cotton paper (watermarked)

situation

Unused (UNC) or mint condition (Choice UNC)

👑 Design Details

Obverse

On the right is an early portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

This portrait captures him in his youthful days, shortly after his coronation.

It symbolizes the dignity and majesty of the British royal family, as well as the new hope of the times.

In the center is the word "BANK OF ENGLAND,"

A golden circular heraldic design is placed,

It is beautifully carved with Celtic geometric patterns and plant reliefs.

In the lower left corner is a small emblem of Britannia, the patron goddess of Britain.

It is a symbolic element of the tradition of British currency and enhances the overall dignity of the banknote.

In addition, the green-based gradation print and delicate line pattern

It has a unique three-dimensional effect and anti-counterfeiting function.

The layout gives a sense of the pinnacle of printing technology at the time.

Reverse

The reverse features Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727), known as the father of modern science.

Newton was a mathematician, physicist, and astronomer.

He established the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation, and was a defining figure in the scientific revolution.

Behind him is a complex geometric composition depicting the orbits of the planets.

At its centre is a precise circle symbolising Newton's "Harmony of the Universe".

To the right of Newton is written his name, "Sir Isaac Newton," and his years of birth and death (1642–1727).

Next to it are intricately engraved versions of his favorite telescope and books.

This back design goes beyond a simple portrait.

The banknote embodies the very spirit of British science: "intelligence," "observation," and "theory."

It's truly an artistic composition.

🧭 Historical background

This £1 note is part of the final series of pound notes which were in circulation between 1978 and 1984.

The 1 pound coin was introduced in 1983,

This note has historical value as the Bank of England's last £1 note.

At that time in the UK, due to the progress of inflation and the promotion of coinage policies,

The £1 note gradually disappeared.

Therefore, there are very few items left unused and in mint condition.

Today it is highly regarded as a banknote that symbolizes a milestone in British monetary history.

This banknote was also the first time that the Bank of England had employed a scientist in its design.

This was a pioneering example that led to the subsequent "Cultural Achievement Series (Series D)."

💎 Collector's Points

1. The last 1 pound note issued by the Bank of England

2. Early Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II x Sir Isaac Newton

3. High-resolution intaglio printing technology by Thomas De La Rue

4. Iconic design that combines science and art

5. Highly rated collector's item by Numista and BanknoteWorld

6. Uncirculated or Choice UNC Guarantee

7. It has great cultural value in terms of both British monetary history and scientific history.

📈 Market Value and Scarcity

In international catalogs such as Numista and IBNS (International Banking Society),

This note has been described as "a masterpiece of modern British banknotes."

The market price for an unused (UNC) item is reasonable at around 1,000 to 2,000 yen,

They are becoming more difficult to obtain every year, and the early lots of the BT and DN series in particular are becoming increasingly popular among collectors.

It is also the only Bank of England note to feature Sir Isaac Newton's portrait.

It is also highly acclaimed by science history and astronomy collectors.

As Elizabeth II era banknotes are reevaluated as historical heritage,

It is predicted that the cultural and artistic value of this ticket will continue to increase.

📦 GoldSilverJapan Quality Guarantee

• All banknotes are authenticated and obtained through official channels.

• We guarantee the item is **unused or in mint condition (UNC to Choice UNC)** and is the same as shown in the photo.

• The serial number and year of issue may differ, but we will deliver genuine tickets of the same quality and design.

• Carefully packaged in a special moisture-proof, light-proof, and dust-proof sleeve.

• Delivery with tracking number ensures safe and secure delivery.

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✨ Conclusion

**Bank of England 1 pound note (portrait of Sir Isaac Newton)**

Britain's scientific spirit and royal traditions,

It is a masterpiece that beautifully combines the beauty of printing art.

A pure portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II,

Newton's intelligent appearance,

And the "order of the universe" embodied in beautiful geometric patterns.

It is not just a currency, it is a symbol of British civilisation.

Add this piece to your collection, and you'll feel a sense of intelligence and pride every time you pick it up.

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Bank of England 1 pound note (ND 1981 issue) featuring Sir Isaac Newton

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